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EQT Group Acquires HR Tech Firm PageUp
PageUp Group, a human resources and talent software company that was majority-owned by global, technology-focused investment firm Battery Ventures, has been acquired by EQT Group. The post EQT Group Acquires HR Tech Firm PageUp first appeared on EdTe...[Read More]
LINGO Secures $2.25M to Empower Young STEM Learners
Lingo, a leading EdTech company, has recently raised $2.25 million in a seed funding round led by Pinnacle Private Ventures, LLC, an influential family office-owned private investment firm led by Sean McCurry. The post LINGO Secures $2.25M to Empower...[Read More]
5 Strategies to Ensure Your Edtech Tools Deliver on Their Promises
Evaluating and validating tech tools takes time and energy — resources that are always in short supply. An overwhelming variety of tools are available, each claiming to improve student outcomes in different ways, making it difficult to discern which ...[Read More]
In Time of Campus Turmoil, More Colleges Try Teaching Civil Discourse
As Alexandra Delano prepared to moderate a civil discourse event for fellow students at Providence College in anticipation of the presidential election, some people quipped “good luck with that” or “you’re brave for that.” They predicted that the eve...[Read More]
Totally RAD Secures New Funding for Online Music Education
Totally RAD, a Warwickshire company that provides music lessons in over 300 schools, has secured £100,000 in debt finance from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II through its appointed fund manager Frontier Development Capital (FDC). The post Tota...[Read More]
Student/Parent Survey Reveals Cost as Top Factor in College Choice
Spark451’s 2024 annual college-bound student survey received responses from almost 5,400 graduating seniors. After graduation, this survey is issued to high school seniors to collect input on their college search quest. The post Student/Parent ...[Read More]
Your Power Beyond the Polls: Ways Families Can Shape School Communities
As the 2024 election season nears its end, it’s clear that education is one of the most essential issues on the ballot. National debates may seem distant, but local involvement in our children’s schools provides parents and caregivers with a powerful...[Read More]
How are applicants using AI in admissions?
While students are using AI tools to streamline their college admissions, many are opting not to use them, citing fairness and potential bias, according to a new report from Acuity Insights. The post How are applicants using AI in admissions? appeare...[Read More]
NorthEdge Invests in EdTech Software Provider PepplePad to Fuel Growth
PepplePad, a Telford, UK-based EdTech software provider, received an investment from NorthEdge, a private equity firm. The post NorthEdge Invests in EdTech Software Provider PepplePad to Fuel Growth first appeared on EdTechReview.
Transact and Anthology Partner to Transform Higher Education
Transact Campus, Inc., a leader in innovative payment, campus ID, and commerce solutions for a connected campus, has announced a new strategic partnership with Anthology, a global education technology company with millions of users worldwide. The pos...[Read More]
Buddy.ai Raises Seed Funding to Revolutionize Early Learning
Buddy.ai, a Montenegro-based conversational AI tutor for kids, recently announced that it has closed a $11.12 million (€10.2 million) seed funding round, bringing the total venture funding raised since launch to €12 million. The post Buddy.ai Raises ...[Read More]
Report: Educator Sector a Top Target for Mobile Malware Attacks
Mobile and IoT/OT cyber threats are becoming more targeted and sophisticated across industry sectors, according to a new report from Zscaler.