Going forward, Pearson “is developing its own in-house adaptive learning capability,” said a representative for the company.
In this week’s dealmaking news, education startup AltSchool has raised $40 million; also, tutoring and test prep platform Revolution Prep raised $4 million.
Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft Battle for K-12 Market, and Loyalties of Educators
Dominant Players Revamp School Options for Digital Devices, Operating Systems, and Most Recently, Procurement
The four major technology companies are selling into K-12 districts at a time when schools’ demands for easy-to-use tools and platforms, and “personalization,” are on the rise.
The tech provider has lost traction in the market for K-12 operating systems to Google, which also produces the popular G Suite classroom platform.
The Spring Branch school district in Texas is looking for instructional software and related digital resources, while Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula Borough schools want a video conferencing system.
A Maryland county school system wants a reading and writing solution. Meanwhile, a Louisiana district seeks superior internet access.
The Financial Times noted that a brokerage’s questions about the ability of Pearson to grow its presence in virtual schools caused the drop.
Districts are looking for “playlist”-style curriculum customized to student needs, but they also want the option for large-scale adoption of “open” education resources, a new Education Week special report finds.
Teacher Training Is the Top Concern for Districts Implementing Personalized Learning
Survey of 200 K-12 Leaders Finds That Cost, Lack of Tech Infrastructure Are Also Big Obstacles
Exclusive survey of 200 K-12 district leaders finds that they see preparing educators, cost, and tech needs are big barriers to developing personalized learning programs.
The online proctoring company Examity has secured a $21 million from University Ventures and the Inherent Group; and Kiddom has raised $6.5 million in a financial round led by a Khosla Ventures investment partner.