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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 …