Business

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…

11 years ago

From Tech Crunch: Is For-Profit The Future Of Education In Brazil?

Photo credit: Agência Brasilby Julie RuvoloBrazilian startup Descomplica (“Uncomplicate”) has raised an $8 million Series B to build an education entertainment company that the…

11 years ago

The World Bank: World Bank Supports Agriculture, Education Reforms in Vietnam

Photo Credit: Milei.vencelWASHINGTON, June 30, 2015—The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $315 million in two credits for Vietnam…

11 years ago

From Inside Higher Ed: Does Humor Have a Place in Higher Ed Marketing?

Photo credit Gennaro Viscianoby Tim JonesCollege is a funny thing. It’s full of scholarly pursuits in the halls of academe,…

11 years ago

BBC News: S. Korea – Where education is boosting consumer spending

When it comes to education in South Korea, the demand is so strong it accounts for 12% of all consumer…

11 years ago

Newsela Redefines the Student News Experience

Student access to relevant information and news continues to expand with technology advancements. I had the opportunity to interview Matthew…

11 years ago

School security beyond walls: A Q&A with Mike Richez

Discover expert insights on modern school security as Mike Richez discusses proactive social media threat monitoring and digital safety solutions…

11 years ago

Corinthian Colleges Shuts Down, Ending Classes for 16,000 Overnight

by M. Alex Johnson I n what's believed to be the biggest shutdown in the history of higher education in…

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From LinkedIn: Jack Welch: Skip the Traditional MBA

N o living person is more closely linked with the concept of business leadership than Jack Welch. Even for those who have…

11 years ago

Bloomberg: Mark Cuban Wants Companies That Keep Students in College

// Mark Cuban talks with Bloomberg's Cory Johnson about the education market while at the ASU GSV Education Summit in Scottsdale,…

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