Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2019

In Pearson’s preliminary 2018 results released in February, the publisher said it expects flat revenue or even a 5 percent decline for its U.S. higher education courseware business despite gains in digital—all because of secondary textbook market’s impact. Digital revenue grew to 34 percent from 32 percent the year prior.

Chegg 161

Chegg Software Industry Pearson 161

Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2019

Source: EdSurge Higher Education & Post-Secondary Post-secondary tools altogether saw a notable bump in funding. Continued improvements in school technology infrastructure, in particular the “penetration of broadband and digital devices,” says Rogers, is making it possible for “best-in-class digital solutions to win in the market.”

EdTech 153

EdTech Company Industry Edmodo 153

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund follows the same formula as Title I, so it can be used to help bridge the digital divide for students from low-income families. She pointed out that the legislation was passed quickly and without a lot of accountability, leaving a lot of the details to be figured out later.

EdTech 98

EdTech Guidelines Policies Secondary 98

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Politics and Policies FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski announced Connect to Compete , a new non-profit initiative that brings private industry and the non-profit sector together to help expand broadband adoption and promote digital literacy. The bill will be a massive revisions to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

Knewton 43

Knewton Pearson E-rate Education 43

Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

” Via Multichannel News : “Trayvon Martin Attorney Parks Targets AT&T Over Alleged Broadband Redlining.” For what it’s worth, according to the latest data from the NCES , the number of post-secondary institutions in the US has increased since 2011. ” (In Cleveland.). Increased by just 2, but still.).

Education 47

Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47

Hack Education

DECEMBER 4, 2016

” Pearson cut 4000 jobs – 10% of its staff. According to Edsurge , changes to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act will soon be another “ win for ed-tech vendors.” ISTE’s CEO left “ unexpectedly.” ” Dale Dougherty returned as the CEO of Maker Media, following layoffs there.

Technology 40

Technology Education Common Core Company 40

Hack Education

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Via Pacific Standard : “Why Is the FCC Considering Cutting Broadband Access for Students?” Jeb Bush’s lieutenant governor, as assistant secretary of elementary and secondary education, the top post at the Education Department overseeing K–12 policy.” ” More on the bill via Inside Higher Ed.

Education 51

Education Kaplan Robotics E-rate 51