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Wiley Debuts Knewton Calculus Offering, First Update Since Acquisition
John Wiley and Sons, known commonly as Wiley, announced a new product launch on January 15. Knewton Alta Calculus will bring the company's platform and library of content to a new level of math (Calculus). The launch marks the first update to Knewton's offerings since it was acquired by Wiley in May of 2019. Knewton, […]
John Wiley and Sons, known commonly as Wiley, announced a new product launch on January 15. Knewton Alta Calculus will bring…
ProctorU and Yardstick Assessment Strategies Agree to Merge to Form New Digital Proctor Powerhouse, Meazure Learning, and Raise $30 Million in Growth Round
Two digital testing platforms—ProctorU and Yardstick Assessment Strategies—announced plans to merge on January 14. The new company will be known as…
Transact Debuts Google Pay Mobile Credentials for Android Users
Transact announced on January 7 that it will be offering its campus Mobile Credential for Google Pay to be used with…
Weld North Education to Acquire LearnZillion
Weld North Education announced plans on January 8 to acquire LearnZillion, which taps skilled instructors' style of teaching common core and…
Amesite, an AI Ed 'Ecosystem' Provider, Raises $5.5 Million in Oversubscribed Round
Amesite, an edtech developer based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, announced on January 6 that it had raised $5.5 million in an…
BTS Group to Acquire Rapid Learning Institute, a Business-Focused Microlearning Provider
On January 6, the Stockholm-based business strategy and development company BTS Group announced they had agreed to acquire Rapid Learning Institute.…
Ruangguru, an Indonesian Online Tutoring Platform, Takes in $150 Million Series C
The Jakarta-based Ruangguru announced on December 26 that it had raised $150 million in a Series C funding round led by…
Possip, a Black Woman-Led EdTech Startup, Raises $1 Million in Seed Funding
For educators and administrators, community outreach is a big part of their job. But the feedback they receive—on classes, individuals, team…
Gloat Raises $25 Million Series B to Expand their AI Workforce Platform
On December 17, Gloat (formerly Workey), the developers of an AI-powered workforce development and HR platform, announced they had raised $25…
Skills Gaps Should Be Understood as Hyperlocal 'Skills Shapes': Strada/Emsi Report
Industry leaders have for years urged the public to collectively get behind addressing skills gaps witnessed across industries. But while our…
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Can OER Foster Equity in Higher Education?
Henry Kronk January 20, 2020
When discussing a student's ability to achieve an undergraduate degree, the topic of textbooks has increasingly come to the fore. While…
Behind the Campaign to Ban Facial Recognition Technology on Campus
Facial recognition technology is still in its infancy. But its uses throughout American life and education institutions have been growing at…
College Board Trends Report: Higher Education Still Pays
Few higher education forecasts—for students or schools—have been sunny lately. On the one hand, tuition and fees have risen sharply in…
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