With Obama Bid to Expand Preschool, Expert Weighs In on Research
James J. Heckman, a University of Chicago professor who has studied the economic benefits of preschool, shares his thoughts. Read Full Post >
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December 06, 2012
Can Ed- Tech Companies Survive Marketing Only to Teachers?
Developing products based on teachers' experiences and preferences would help improve academic performance, which would likely influence district-level purchasing decisions, experts say. Read Full Post >
October 26, 2012
Imagine K12 Ed-Tech Startups Court Investors
The education technology industry's largest startup incubator holds a "demo day" for companies to pitch to funders. Read Full Post >
October 22, 2012
Startup Raises $23.5 Million to Help Schools Manage Transcripts
Software company led by former Blackboard co-founder will use funds to provide intelligence on college-admissions process. Read Full Post >
September 18, 2012
Ed-Tech Ecosystem Provides Local and National Resources for Startups
Approaches to education entrepreneurship vary widely, but options and resources are becoming more available, experts say. Read Full Post >
July 03, 2012
Pearson to Invest $15 Million in International Private Schools
Education publishing giant will aim to make private education affordable in low-income nations, invest in education companies abroad. Read Full Post >
June 28, 2012
Report: CEOs Must Push for Investment in Early Education
Business group says U.S. needs national strategy to ensure access for all kids Read Full Post >
June 19, 2012
Codecademy Raises $10M to Teach Computer Programming
Web company looking to change how people learn computer languages will work to expand globally and into the classroom. Read Full Post >
May 04, 2012
Ed. Entrepreneurs Pitch to Educators, Investors
At NewSchools summit, three entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to impress all sections of the education marketplace. Read Full Post >
December 08, 2011
Is it Getting STEAMi Here?
An argument to add the arts and international studies to STEM. Read Full Post >
