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Top U.S. School District Technology Leaders Demand Better ‘Focus’ with EdTech Companies

November 06, 2023

EdTech Digest launches ‘Future Focus Forums’ in conjunction with FETC. By popular demand, EdTech Digest announces the launch of ‘Future …

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Report: Future of Edtech – Founders, Investors, Startups

November 03, 2023

Founders Forum Group recently published Future of EdTech report in partnership with Institut auf dem Rosenberg. The report brings together …

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Raising Seed Rounds In Tough Funding Environments

July 10, 2023

The importance of seed funding during economic turbulence. GUEST COLUMN | by Jason Palmer This is a tough year for …

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EdTech Startups on a National Stage

March 08, 2023

Applications are now open for edtech startups that wish to join the Emerging Partners program from SETDA, the principal non-profit …

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Supercharging Your Edtech Company

December 01, 2022

One of the world’s leading edtech accelerators, SuperCharger Ventures, has an upcoming application deadline for edtech companies seeking access to …

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VS (pronounced ‘versus’)

August 17, 2022

Here’s something you don’t see every day in edtech but is very interesting: it’s an edtech platform that uses conversational …

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Is Efficacy Research Killing EdTech Innovation?

July 05, 2022

An edtech impact measurements expert shares key considerations. GUEST COLUMN | by Olli Vallo Adaptive Learning Means More Work Without …

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ASSISTments Assign Online

December 23, 2021

A free edtech product, ASSISTments that makes it easier for math teachers to assign online and assess student progress, in …

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Giving a Hoot About Literacy

November 30, 2021

Carly Shuler and Maya Kotecha team up to support learners. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero The world continues to evolve; …

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The EdTech Awards 2020 Deadline Approaching

September 25, 2019

As a new age arrives—so too does an opportunity to create the future of learning. EDTECH AWARDS | by Victor …

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The Secret to Catalyzing a Community

July 10, 2019

Straight talk with the former Massachusetts Gov, venture capitalist, CEO, and now—head of LearnLaunch. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Jane …

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With More Than 50 Million Users, Some Great Lessons

March 20, 2019

Next-level learning with Matthew Glotzbach, CEO of Quizlet. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero We first checked in with what was …

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HolonIQ: Mapping $6B+ Edtech Venture Capital

January 16, 2019

Where did all the money go? In May of 2018, HolonIQ started building the world’s most comprehensive global education intelligence …

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Higher Ed Faculty Need Tech that Supports Active Learning

November 26, 2018

Four active learning trends being driven by the needs of professors. GUEST COLUMN | by Mike Silagadze Faculty members in …

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A System for Looking at What’s There

October 12, 2018

Libby Fisher’s team built a solution for teachers by learning from innovative schools. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero A graduate …

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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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Inside an Expanding EdTech Company

March 27, 2018

Why the CEO of a pioneering firm assembled a brand-new leadership team. PANEL DISCUSSION | moderated by Victor Rivero Jamie …

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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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Making a Larger Impact

May 25, 2017

Rethinking edtech and school partnership. GUEST COLUMN | by Mike Evans A close connection between schools and education technology companies …

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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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Shaping the Future

January 31, 2017

At the intersection of education and technology, working with the most creative minds. GUEST COLUMN | by Anne Wintroub As …

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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 …

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Trends | Reimagining Higher Education

November 30, 2015

The year is drawing to a close, but not without a large burst of innovation opening up. A distinguished list of …

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Good Marks for TenMarks

November 18, 2015

Now an Amazon company, their GM says they’re still an edtech startup at heart. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Rohit …

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One Million Opportunities

August 03, 2015

This CEO is building a global business with a relentless approach to success. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Raffaela Rein …

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Trends | EdTech Developers Tour

July 08, 2015

The Office of Educational Technology at the US Department of Education is back on tour. They’ve traveled to several cities …

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Here Come the Accelerators!

April 17, 2015

Can education innovation scale to save the world? GUEST COLUMN | by Don Burton Some of the world’s biggest challenges, …

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The Coming Revolution in EdTech

April 10, 2015

There has never been a better time to be bold. GUEST COLUMN | by Rusty Greiff 1776 was a killer …

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Immersive Learning

January 16, 2015

Edtech startups jump into the spotlight (and the Shark Tank) at ET4Online. GUEST COLUMN | by Michelle Pacansky-Brock Last year …

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Trends | First-ever European EdTech Incubator

January 31, 2014

The Open Education Challenge seeks 10 education startups to support and fund. The Open Education Challenge, launched at BETT 2014, is …

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Starting Up EdTech

December 17, 2013

Tapping into the edtech trend and making solid connections. GUEST COLUMN | by Sue Thorn The mainstream adoption of smartphones …

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Trends | Sloan-C Launch Pad

December 04, 2013

The Launch Pad is a special program that has been integrated into the the Sloan-C MERLOT International Symposium for Emerging …

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Big Bucks

April 16, 2013

When to know when you’re ready for VC funding and how to get it GUEST COLUMN | by Ariel Diaz …

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Interview | Pindi Albert Goes to OneSchool

March 20, 2012

The idea for OneSchool started with a picture message of a homework problem that was sent between friends. “That’s when …

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Cool Tool | Alleyoop for Students

February 01, 2012

Today’s students face an enormous challenge when it comes to being ready for college and a 21st-century workplace that demands …