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The Edtech Company Formerly Known as AltSchool Sold Its Tech
WEBJan 15, 2021 · Simply by nature of the $174 million in venture capital it raised from Mark Zuckerberg and other Silicon Valley bigwigs, AltSchool became one of the edtech industry’s poster children for hype, hubris and ultimately failure. The jury is out on whether building edtech or schools is more difficult; but doing both at once proved untenable.
What to Know About Miguel Cardona, Biden’s Pick for ... - EdSurge
WEBDec 22, 2020 · That’s the record that Miguel Cardona, Connecticut’s first Latino commissioner of education, would bring to the highest education office in the country, as multiple news reports say the Biden-Harris administration plans to name him as its nominee for Secretary of Education. (Update: The incoming administration has …
Mental Health Warning Signs to Look Out For This Semester
WEBOct 25, 2021 · Some examples of behavioral changes to keep an eye out for include the following: Acute anxiety or panic. A noticeable decline in academic performance. Frequent absence from class. Social isolation and withdrawal. Dependency on advisor/professor/staff member. Low energy, lack of motivation.
Learning Engineering Is Learning About Learning. We Need That
WEBApr 16, 2020 · Learning engineering starts with the recognition that our ideas about effective teaching practices are based on what we think we know about how students learn. And we might be wrong about what we think we know. When we test what we think will work, we should also test our theory as to why we think it will work.
How Sustained Silent Reading Keeps Students Curious and …
WEBOct 7, 2019 · “I failed retirement,” chuckles Steve Gardiner during a recent conversation. After teaching English and journalism for 38 years in Wyoming and Montana and one year at the American School in Lima, Peru, and racking up numerous honors (2008 Montana Teacher of the Year) and certifications (National Board Certification and a Doctorate in Education) along the way, Gardiner and his wife decided ...
Researcher Behind ‘10,000-Hour Rule’ Says Good Teaching
WEBMay 5, 2020 · Anders Ericsson, whose research helped establish the so-called "10,000-hour rule," talks to the EdSurge Podcast from his office, via Zoom. This article is part of the collection: Better, Faster, Stronger: How Learning Engineering Aims to Transform Education. You’ve probably heard of the 10,000 hour rule, which was popularized by …
What Summer Slide Actually Means—and 5 Ways to Fight it
WEBJul 12, 2018 · The average student loses a month of academic-calendar learning each summer. The impact of the summer slide contributes to a more pronounced achievement gap. Research has found a link between socioeconomic status and the loss of reading skills experienced over the summer. Studies show older students lose more over the summer than younger ones.
ETS Launches New Arm for Global Edtech Investments and
WEBSep 16, 2020 · ETS, short for Educational Testing Service, has set up a new investment arm to make more— and bigger—deals in this space. It’s looking to acquire some companies as well. The organization says these activities are part of a broader effort to expand its portfolio of services beyond the second …
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