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From Forbes: Women AREN’T in Tech, but they ARE in EdTech…Why?

Photo credit: Jon Limby Barbara KurshanThe topic of women in technology has been much discussed over the last few years;…

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Education World: The Difficulty in Assessing the Effectiveness of Early Education Programs

by Nicole Gorman, Education World ContributorA recent report looking at research into Head Start programs—or federally funded early education programs…

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WST: Japan Rethinks Higher Education in Skills Push

By Mitsuro ObeTOKYO—Japan is retooling its public universities, sacrificing liberal-arts programs in collaboration with a business community eager for better-skilled…

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From Wired: The Key to Digital Learning? Bring It Into the Real World

Photo Credit: The Gold Guys Blogby Kyle VanhemertIF YOU WANT to teach your kid about ecology, sustainability, or the future…

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BBC: Taiwan students storm education ministry in textbook protest

Photo Credit: Artemas LiuHundreds of students in Taiwan have stormed the education ministry, protesting against proposed changes to the curriculum.At…

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From The Economist: The $1-a-week school

Photo Credit: Godot13Private schools are booming in poor countries. Governments should either help them or get out of their way.Read…

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CBS MoneyWatch: Lessons from Sesame Street about preschool education

Photo Credit: Walter Limby Mark ThomaAn issue that's likely to arise in the debates leading up to the next presidential…

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WST: The Daily Startup: Ed Tech Investments Set Record in Second Quarter

Investments in educational training, media and services, also known as edtech, grew to $367.4 million across 24 deals in the…

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NIH: Sound Advice: High School Music Training Sharpens Language Skills

Photo credit: David Hawgoodby Dr. Francis CollinsWhen children enter the first grade, their brains are primed for learning experiences, significantly…

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NYT: Bloomberg Is No Longer Mayor, but His Schools Agenda Thrives in Albany

by Kate TaylorFormer Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has been out of office for a year and a half, but his…

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