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Enjoying the Game: Fernando Valenzuela Migoya

June 09, 2022

An award-winning edtech leader takes the stage. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Recognized as one of Latin America’s most influential …

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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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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 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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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 …

interviews / trends

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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The Connected States of America

August 25, 2017

SETDA’s executive director shares her perspective on energizing edtech. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero As one of the nation’s most …

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Running the Distance

August 24, 2017

Winning technology insights from an innovative Illinois Superintendent. INTERVIEW | by Susan Dias Karnovsky John Hutton’s favorite sport is running. …

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Technology, Student Voice, and Shining a Light

August 07, 2017

IN CLOSE WITH | Andy Plemmons As a media specialist at David C. Barrow Elementary in Athens, GA, Andy Plemmons …

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Making a Choice

August 01, 2017

Concerned parents take a fresh new idea and make it work for others. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero In 2010, …

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Advancing Literacy

July 20, 2017

Upgrading an ancient experience to bring boundless benefits to millions of people. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero One of the …

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Everything is a Learning Opportunity

July 18, 2017

IN CLOSE WITH | Brenda Betancourt Principal of Kenneth White Junior High in the Mission CISD in Mission, Texas, Brenda K. …

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Teach, Love, and Learn!

June 23, 2017

IN CLOSE WITH | Katie Gutowski An ELA/ELL Specialist for the Colonial School District in New Castle, Delaware, Katie Gutowski shares …

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Good News for Literacy and Learning

June 16, 2017

Reading between the lines with Newsela Founder and CEO Matt Gross. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Reading on a level …

cool tools / interviews

Making Life Easier

May 30, 2017

A son takes a cue from his teacher father and helps classrooms in real ways. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero …

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Where’s My Billion Dollars?

May 26, 2017

Watch out, Hal Friedlander is bringing transparency to the edtech procurement process. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero What better credentials …

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Education with a Mission

May 03, 2017

Innovative founder solving a high school guidance counselor conundrum. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero ANGELA CHOY Title: Co-founder and CEO …

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Bent on Discovery

May 01, 2017

Insights, trends, and analysis from a veteran leader in the edtech space. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero SCOTT KINNEY Title: …

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Tying It All Together

April 27, 2017

A pioneer in online community building carves out a niche for a private school LMS. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero …

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From 100,000 to Millions

April 26, 2017

Up close and personal with the founder of one of the world’s leading learning platforms. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero …

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The Problem with College Admissions These Days

April 11, 2017

And the solution from an unlikely group of heroes leveling the playing field. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero College admissions …

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The Right Kind of Growth in Greenville County

January 24, 2017

With dynamic digital content and personalized learning, a district embraces transition. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Jeff McCoy has reason …

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Desperate for Disruption

December 23, 2016

A cyber security training community founder shares his lessons in online learning. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Having spent much …

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Always Moving Forward

December 13, 2016

Inspired, mission-driven, and leveling the playing field with better test prep tools. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Bhavin Parikh sets …

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An Academy of Passionate People

December 12, 2016

Accessing the right tools – and people – to train someone to be a qualified professional. INTERVIEW | by Victor …

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From Geneva with Love

November 17, 2016

A young international company sets a new trend in edtech culture. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero They have nearly …

cool tools / interviews / trends

EdChat Interactive | Managing Digital Resources

November 15, 2016

How do we remove the obstacles to having the best possible resource in the hands of students at the right …

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A Lasting Legacy

November 15, 2016

Pioneer businessman Chuck Follett through digital and other transitions. LEADER SPOTLIGHT | by Victor Rivero Chuck Follett is the forward-thinking …

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Equity, Quality, and Digital Content

November 14, 2016

Creating modern digital learning environments for all students. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero When he was a social studies teacher, …

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Boston Setting the Pace

October 31, 2016

Advancing STEM, personalizing learning, and catalyzing change. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Like its famous marathon, and with a …

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