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The Value of a Good Teacher

October 20, 2020

An expert in educator PD shares insights on continuous, collaborative, and personalized professional learning supporting teachers amidst today’s challenges—and into …

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Access, Connectivity, and Opportunity for Students

October 12, 2020

A tech CEO’s reflections on his own personal passion for and readiness to enact digital transformation for learners in a time …

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Given A Remote Chance

October 08, 2020

A tech-based correctional education program shows the benefits of embracing digital studies. GUEST COLUMN | by Evon Jones This spring, …

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How Will A Billion Dollars Change Education?

September 17, 2020

The world’s largest VC firm focused on education technology wants to know. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero With experience scaling …

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‘We Are All Living Today Through An Extraordinary Moment’

September 16, 2020

Wiley president Brian Napack talks technology, learning, and the future of publishing. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Brian Napack is …

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Making Programming Accessible to Every Student on Earth

September 03, 2019

The creator and CEO of a coding game built with teachers in mind shares its origin. INTERVIEW | by Victor …

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Can Britannica Save Teachers from Fake News?

August 27, 2019

Britannica Group’s chief exec makes a case for cognitive thinking—and better sources. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Karthik Krishnan is …

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Can Shmoop 3.0 Transform the Way We Learn?

June 24, 2019

The quirky company’s new CEO Andy Rahden is taking the popular study tool to a whole new level of fun …

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How Online Courseware Can Help Decrease Dropout and Fail Rates By 50 Percent

May 15, 2019

Insights from an expert in student engagement and course efficacy. GUEST COLUMN | by Brian Rowe As boosting student engagement …

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How to Build an Effective Learning Ecosystem

September 26, 2018

Implementing technology to scale your 21st-century learning model. GUEST COLUMN | by Beatriz Arnillas For the last 10 years or …

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$50 Million for Edtech with Anjli Jain

September 17, 2018

She helps to convert edtech startup ideas into compelling propositions—and viable businesses. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero As a Managing …

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Driving the Digital Transition

September 04, 2018

Scott Kinney of Discovery Education shares his perspective on the state of tech in K-12. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero …

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The Resonance of a Powerful Voice

June 18, 2018

Guardian of learning Jessie Woolley-Wilson is willing to lead more than her company. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Throughout her …

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If He Were to Create a University, What Would Steve Wozniak Do?

May 31, 2018

For one thing, he would get Chris Coleman to help him. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Chris Coleman is the …

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The Most Fascinating Article You’ll Ever Read About Educational Assessment

May 15, 2018

In the 1970s, Caroline Fahmy’s father started a company. Some things have changed. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Not many …

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Looking Back on 20 Years: One Education Company’s Story

May 04, 2018

A software engineer and veteran edtech leader talks about what it takes to thrive. GUEST COLUMN | by Cheryl Vedoe …

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To Be The Future

May 03, 2018

How well are we preparing young people? GUEST COLUMN | by Brian Nethero There are 4.9 million young Americans neither …

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How Data is Helping to Close the Opportunity Gap in Chicago

May 02, 2018

A unique model changes the trajectory of children and families through a more tailored education. GUEST COLUMN | by …

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Innovativeness is the Pedagogy for the Future

May 01, 2018

An educator’s take on the (exciting and scary) future of education—and technology’s role. GUEST COLUMN | by Micah Shippee The …

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How to Build Long-Lasting Relationships with Schools

April 26, 2018

From filmstrip Fridays and laser discs to streaming media and Techbooks, an edtech veteran blazes a trail. INTERVIEW | by …

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How One School is Creating a Beautiful Future

April 23, 2018

Their leader began with a simple objective. It changed their entire vision of technology. GUEST COLUMN | by Paul Turnbull …

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Crossing the EdTech Chasm

April 18, 2018

Why we don’t see the summit from the classroom. GUEST COLUMN | by Elliott Levine Chromebooks or iPads? Microsoft Office …

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Do We Really Need Dedicated Edtech?

April 17, 2018

A different view on making and buying technology for student learning. GUEST COLUMN | by Marc Prensky Do we really need …

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10 Ways to Help Students Achieve Online Learning Success

April 12, 2018

If your virtual learning environment isn’t producing the desired results, here’s some help. GUEST COLUMN | by Carol Ribeiro When …

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School Tech: The Human Element

January 17, 2018

After three decades of dedicated work, how does a die-hard educator still have values that don’t flinch? GUEST COLUMN | …

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As Higher Education Modernizes, Who Pays?

December 20, 2017

Turning to public-private partnerships, colleges and universities look for answers. GUEST COLUMN | by Mary Scott Nabers College and university …

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10% There: The Future of Edtech and Personalized Learning

December 18, 2017

A slow evolution, but with the opportunity to innovate and disrupt wide open. GUEST COLUMN | by Michał Borkowski Think …

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(How Do You Go) From Learning to Mastery

December 05, 2017

A couple of Northwestern grads answer the question, and question the answer. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Will Yang studied …

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What Does It Mean, To ‘Fix Education’?

December 01, 2017

A venture capitalist with a passion for education seeks to make a difference. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero He’s a …

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How The New CEO of an EdTech Company Keeps a Good Thing Going

November 30, 2017

Chatting it up with the leadership behind a veteran firm serving one-third of U.S. schools. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero …

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After Shark Tank: Unpacking Packback

November 28, 2017

Running off resilience, backed by a billionaire, a rising-star edtech company finds its way. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero “The …

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Secrets of a Lasting EdTech Company

November 07, 2017

Cliff King walks us through four decades of grit, growth, and success in building something of enduring value for customers …

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How to Lead a Digital Learning Transformation

October 24, 2017

How to lead, support, and evaluate an effective digital learning shift. GUEST COLUMN | by Randy Ziegenfuss “If you can …

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The Brightest Future Possible

October 20, 2017

A Florida superintendent talks technology, learning, and full STEAM ahead. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero From sandy beaches to rolling …

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Simply the Best!

October 10, 2017

IN CLOSE WITH | Yvonne R. Zamora The principal of Mims Elementary in Mission, TX, Yvonne Zamora shares her thoughts …

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Practice, Master, Repeat

October 06, 2017

Quizlet CEO Matt Glotzbach tells the story of a small app that grew. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero After …

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Better Together

October 04, 2017

In-depth with big-hearted Mark Milliron of Civitas Learning. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Editor’s note: For one of the fastest-growing …

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Sharing the Genius

September 27, 2017

Chalkup founder Justin Chando talks growth, struggle, success – and students. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero They do everything a …

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Uber, Airbnb, Top Hat

September 14, 2017

A successful edtech startup founder discusses big changes for higher education. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero “Let’s make education better.” …

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Committed to Doing Right for Students

September 12, 2017

IN CLOSE WITH | Ken Wallace As the superintendent of Maine Township High School District 207, Ken Wallace, Ph.D., holds …

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