Market Trends by EdCircuit Staff January 20, 2022 The Challenge of Identifying Gifted Children from Poverty by Todd Stanley January 25, 2022 2 mins read If you were to look at the highest performing districts on standardized tests in your state, what you will most likely find is that those … by Todd Stanley January 25, 2022 Better Together: Five Education Resolutions for a New Year by Dr. Mark David Milliron January 20, 2022 2 mins read What we offer here, as we enter a New Year, is a handful of resolutions to consider for educators, policy makers, and community leaders wanting … by Dr. Mark David Milliron January 20, 2022 Beyond The Corporate Model: B Corp Gain Interest by EdCircuit Staff January 5, 2022 2 mins read B Corp certification is becoming increasingly popular as companies compete in a field of “green is good.” Small and mid-sized companies are attempting to set … by EdCircuit Staff January 5, 2022 How big is the K12 EdTech Market? by EdCircuit Staff December 15, 2021 2 mins read the market actually grew less than we expected in 2021, given that the three big stimulus bills were flooding the market, but at least 60 … by EdCircuit Staff December 15, 2021 Absent Without Leave: America’s Traditional K-12 Learners Are Leaving, Costing Schools Hundreds of Millions in Their Wake by Charles Sosnik March 29, 2021 2 mins read By taking advantage of everything that online learning has to offer, now is a great time to loosen the reins and let kids explore independently. … by Charles Sosnik March 29, 2021 5 Reasons the Private Tutoring Market Is Exploding by Devishobha Chandra December 16, 2020 2 mins read While teachers, children, and parents are coming to terms with the new normal of education, another industry is booming on the side — the private … by Devishobha Chandra December 16, 2020 Dealing with Trauma and Stress in School by EdCircuit Staff February 20, 2018 2 mins read There are stressors and trauma in the lives of children that can happen at any time and at any age. by EdCircuit Staff February 20, 2018 Marketing of Public Education Is on the Rise by EdCircuit Staff February 19, 2018 2 mins read There is a change in attitude about marketing in some public districts. by EdCircuit Staff February 19, 2018 Number of English Language Learners on the Rise by EdCircuit Staff February 15, 2018 2 mins read The need for effective ELL programs and teachers to run them has become magnified. by EdCircuit Staff February 15, 2018 Professional Development in Education Never Ends by EdCircuit Staff February 14, 2018 2 mins read Professional development (PD) is an ever-changing and never-ending journey for educators. by EdCircuit Staff February 14, 2018 Philanthropy in Education Is Changing by EdCircuit Staff February 13, 2018 2 mins read The rise of private giving to educational institutions. by EdCircuit Staff February 13, 2018 Assessing the Personalized Education Push by EdCircuit Staff January 29, 2018 2 mins read Personalized learning is being touted in some circles as a cure-all in education by EdCircuit Staff January 29, 2018 The DACA Reversal and Education by EdCircuit Staff January 19, 2018 2 mins read In education, one vocal proponent of DACA is Dr. Robert Avossa. by EdCircuit Staff January 19, 2018 Are Standardized Tests on the Way Out? by EdCircuit Staff January 15, 2018 2 mins read The A through F grading model that’s commonly used across the country doesn’t give a complete picture. by EdCircuit Staff January 15, 2018 Distance Learning on the Rise by EdCircuit Staff January 11, 2018 2 mins read A recent study shows that the number of students taking at least one online course as a college undergrad is up over previous years. by EdCircuit Staff January 11, 2018 STEM Education in the U.S. is “Middling” by EdCircuit Staff January 10, 2018 2 mins read A large number of students who begin college as a STEM major switch to another field of emphasis. by EdCircuit Staff January 10, 2018 Arts Education Programs Are On The Rise by EdCircuit Staff January 4, 2018 2 mins read Arts education benefits students outside of their chosen artistic medium in a variety of ways. by EdCircuit Staff January 4, 2018 Look into the Education Crystal Ball by EdCircuit Staff January 2, 2018 2 mins read As we move into the new year, edCircuit will keep you informed on all the latest trends and innovations in the world of education. by EdCircuit Staff January 2, 2018 Virtual Reality in the Classroom by EdCircuit Staff December 20, 2017 2 mins read Virtual Reality is coming to education and it could be a game changer. by EdCircuit Staff December 20, 2017 Is There a Reading Crisis in the U.S.? by EdCircuit Staff December 19, 2017 2 mins read Global literacy scores are up but scores in the U.S. are not by EdCircuit Staff December 19, 2017 There Aren’t Enough Teachers to Go Around by EdCircuit Staff December 18, 2017 2 mins read Every state in the U.S. is facing a teacher shortage. by EdCircuit Staff December 18, 2017 The Power of Multiple Generations In Schools by EdCircuit Staff December 14, 2017 2 mins read Different generations bring different qualities to the learning journey for students by EdCircuit Staff December 14, 2017 Inspiring High School Students by EdCircuit Staff December 12, 2017 2 mins read Motivation to work hard steadily declines from Kindergarten through high school. by EdCircuit Staff December 12, 2017 Dyslexia in Education by EdCircuit Staff December 11, 2017 2 mins read There is a disconnect between what educators know about dyslexia and how it is treated. by EdCircuit Staff December 11, 2017 Teaching Kids Tech Skills by EdCircuit Staff December 7, 2017 2 mins read It seems that the line between coding and tech jobs gets blurred. by EdCircuit Staff December 7, 2017 Understanding Bloom’s Taxonomy by EdCircuit Staff December 6, 2017 2 mins read To be rigorous, students need to be in the top half of Bloom’s chart. by EdCircuit Staff December 6, 2017 Education In Prison Can Change Lives by EdCircuit Staff December 5, 2017 2 mins read A majority of inmates are going to get out of prison at some point. by EdCircuit Staff December 5, 2017 Educators Taking a Critical Look at Letter Grades by EdCircuit Staff December 4, 2017 2 mins read Schools in the U.S. still use letter grades simply because of tradition. by EdCircuit Staff December 4, 2017 Increased Emphasis on STEAM Education by EdCircuit Staff November 30, 2017 2 mins read STEAM education is gaining momentum by EdCircuit Staff November 30, 2017 Combating Student Stress by EdCircuit Staff November 29, 2017 2 mins read Educators and administrator are taking steps to counter the stress of the modern education experience by EdCircuit Staff November 29, 2017 The Tax Reform Bills and Education by EdCircuit Staff November 28, 2017 2 mins read The proposed tax reform bills and education: What is really going to happen? by EdCircuit Staff November 28, 2017 The Debate Surrounding Social Media and Educators by EdCircuit Staff November 27, 2017 2 mins read Social media and education: It pays to take a common sense approach. by EdCircuit Staff November 27, 2017 Net Neutrality and Education by EdCircuit Staff November 22, 2017 2 mins read Many academics say net neutrality is an essential part of the education system. by EdCircuit Staff November 22, 2017 Are Girls Playing on a Level Field in Education? by EdCircuit Staff November 21, 2017 2 mins read We have to keep fighting to give girls the same opportunities as boys in education. by EdCircuit Staff November 21, 2017 Facing the Fake News Epidemic by EdCircuit Staff November 20, 2017 2 mins read It is time for educators to take the fake news epidemic seriously by EdCircuit Staff November 20, 2017 How Much EdTech Is Too Much? by EdCircuit Staff November 17, 2017 2 mins read In a sea of EdTech offerings, administrators will take any help they can get. by EdCircuit Staff November 17, 2017 Education Funding: A Never Ending Battle by EdCircuit Staff November 16, 2017 2 mins read A failure to properly fund education can sometimes lead to being found in contempt of court. by EdCircuit Staff November 16, 2017 Successful School Leadership Is Vital by EdCircuit Staff November 15, 2017 2 mins read There are four basic leadership styles for school leaders. by EdCircuit Staff November 15, 2017 Is Project Based Learning Here to Stay? by EdCircuit Staff November 14, 2017 2 mins read Some schools and districts are also looking into incorporating PBL into graduation requirements. by EdCircuit Staff November 14, 2017 Some Are Calling For Massive Disruption in Education by EdCircuit Staff November 13, 2017 2 mins read Education won’t look the same 20 years from now as it did 20 years ago. by EdCircuit Staff November 13, 2017 Closing the Achievement Gap in Education by EdCircuit Staff November 10, 2017 2 mins read The time is now to find ways to level the playing field for all students. by EdCircuit Staff November 10, 2017 Tech Adoption Rates Vary in the Classroom by EdCircuit Staff November 9, 2017 2 mins read Connectivity at home can make a big difference in the lives of students by EdCircuit Staff November 9, 2017 Arts Education Faces Uphill Battle by EdCircuit Staff November 8, 2017 2 mins read Many districts and states across the U.S. are having to leave behind arts education programs. by EdCircuit Staff November 8, 2017 Rumors Swirl That DeVos Is Out by EdCircuit Staff November 7, 2017 2 mins read Speculation arising that Secretary of Education Betsy Devos is ready to resign by EdCircuit Staff November 7, 2017 Education Struggles To Keep Up With Technology by EdCircuit Staff November 6, 2017 2 mins read Compared to other industries, education’s adoption of tech is slow. by EdCircuit Staff November 6, 2017 Testing: How Much Is Too Much? by EdCircuit Staff November 3, 2017 2 mins read Educators, parents and students are all tired of testing. by EdCircuit Staff November 3, 2017 EdTech Industry Predictions for 2017 by Leilani Cauthen April 4, 2017 2 mins read A 2017 increase in digital curriculum buying for schools by Leilani Cauthen April 4, 2017 Are Education Startups The New Dot Com? by EdCircuit Staff February 10, 2017 2 mins read Venture funding for education businesses is at an all-time high. by EdCircuit Staff February 10, 2017 Top 5 Education Finance Predictions for 2017 by Dr. Berger January 12, 2017 2 mins read Education finance changes coming with new administration taking over D.C.? by Dr. Berger January 12, 2017 A Safe Intersection: Smartphones, Young Adults and Highways of Learning by EdCircuit Staff September 21, 2016 2 mins read [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] by EdCircuit Staff September 21, 2016 CoffeEd: What Role Will Games Play In The Classrooms Of Tomorrow? by Mind Rocket Media Group August 28, 2016 2 mins read Lee Banville is editor of Gamesandlearning.org and editorial director of the Games and Learning Publishing Council. He is also an Associate Professor of Journalism at … by Mind Rocket Media Group August 28, 2016 CoffeEd: Leaders to Meet Over School Finances by Mind Rocket Media Group July 14, 2016 2 mins read Jess Gartner, Allovue CEO and Founder, spent time with Dr. Berger to discuss district and school finances and the impact quality information can have on … by Mind Rocket Media Group July 14, 2016 How the Maker Movement is Changing Education by EdCircuit Staff May 11, 2016 2 mins read by EdCircuit Staff May 11, 2016 EdTech Entrepreneurs: No Straight Line to Success by Dr. Berger March 28, 2016 2 mins read Barbara (Bobbi) Kurshan, Ed.D., the Executive Director of Academic Innovation and Senior Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education joined me for coffee (play interview … by Dr. Berger March 28, 2016 From CNBC: The for-profit education company targeting the whole world by EdCircuit Staff December 16, 2015 2 mins read By Gary Gately With the reputation of U.S. for-profit colleges in tatters, one company has found a convenient way to circumvent regulation in this country: … by EdCircuit Staff December 16, 2015 INSIDER: TECHNOLOGY TRENDS IMPACTING EDUCATION SECTOR by Dr. Berger December 9, 2015 2 mins read Christopher Chute, Research VP at International Data Corporation (IDC), discusses trends in technology. Chute translates market trends to the education sector with Dr. Rod. by Dr. Berger December 9, 2015 From The Wall Street Journal: Barnes & Noble Education Profit Falls 9.6%, Sales Outlook Cut by EdCircuit Staff December 9, 2015 2 mins read Barnes & Noble Education Inc. said its earnings fell 9.6% since bookseller Barnes & Noble Inc. spun off the college business in August. by EdCircuit Staff December 9, 2015 From Fortune: Why Ed Tech Is Currently ‘The Wild Wild West’ by EdCircuit Staff November 11, 2015 2 mins read The massive disruption of the education industry is well underway, but the biggest tremors are yet to come—disruptions so dramatic that many universities will cease … by EdCircuit Staff November 11, 2015 From PC Magazine: Online Education: The Year Ahead by EdCircuit Staff October 16, 2015 2 mins read Online education will grow up by scaling down. In spite of the practical and theoretical possibilities of e-learning, the very qualities that have enabled massive … by EdCircuit Staff October 16, 2015 From CNBC: Etsy for teachers? TpT becomes hub for education materials by EdCircuit Staff October 13, 2015 2 mins read The Internet is a hub where virtually everything can be a commodity, and students with Web access have entry to a wealth of information. That … by EdCircuit Staff October 13, 2015 From Boston.com: Lego Education is coming to Boston by EdCircuit Staff September 25, 2015 2 mins read Welcome Boston’s newest resident: LEGO. by EdCircuit Staff September 25, 2015 Investment Leading Innovation at University Level by EdCircuit Staff September 24, 2015 2 mins read R yan Craig, Managing Director at University Ventures, discusses current trends in investing and their focus on the college-readiness of incoming students to the intersection … by EdCircuit Staff September 24, 2015 Straighterline: Reducing Cost of College Builds Momentum by EdCircuit Staff September 24, 2015 2 mins read B urck Smith, CEO at Straighterline, discusses his approach to solving the skyrocketing cost of college with low-cost online courses built to transfer to over … by EdCircuit Staff September 24, 2015 EduVentures: Providing Intelligence to Higher Education by EdCircuit Staff September 23, 2015 2 mins read M ax Woolf, Senior Analyst at Eduventures, discusses current investment trends in higher education. Woolf talks about student services as a key area of focus … by EdCircuit Staff September 23, 2015 Games 4 Ed: Educating the Gaming Industry by EdCircuit Staff September 23, 2015 2 mins read M itch Weisburgh, founder of Games 4 Ed, discusses the market for games in education and the obstacles to reach current curriculum models. Weisburgh also … by EdCircuit Staff September 23, 2015 Qubed: Global Brands Activating Higher Ed Scene by EdCircuit Staff September 22, 2015 2 mins read R ob Kingyens, President and CEO of Qubed, discusses how they have incorporated globally recognized brands with top-tier universities to develop unique educational experiences. Qubed … by EdCircuit Staff September 22, 2015 EduVentures: Brake Lights Cause Universities to Change Course by EdCircuit Staff September 21, 2015 2 mins read D r. Ken Hartman, Senior Fellow at Eduventures, talks about his recent report The Higher Education Highway: Heeding Your Warning Lights and the self-assessment he gives institutions … by EdCircuit Staff September 21, 2015 From Forbes: Target Disappoints By Shifting Charitable Giving Away From Education by EdCircuit Staff September 21, 2015 2 mins read Photo credit: Kelly MartinBy George AndersonIn 2010, Target set a goal of donating $1 billion for education by the end of this year. Last month, the … by EdCircuit Staff September 21, 2015 Yogome: Educational Games Hit the Mark by EdCircuit Staff September 17, 2015 2 mins read J ohn McIntire, Chairman at Yogome, discusses educational gaming, new methods to personalize the experience for students and his history in the business of education. … by EdCircuit Staff September 17, 2015 We’re In This Together: Public-Private Partnerships by EdCircuit Staff September 17, 2015 2 mins read M ark Claypool, President and CEO of ChanceLight Behavioral Health and Education, took time to discuss his efforts to improve public-private partnerships (PPP) in the … by EdCircuit Staff September 17, 2015 Balefire Labs: Educational App Reviews Impacting Market Trends by EdCircuit Staff September 17, 2015 2 mins read K aren Mahon, Ed.D joined Dr. Berger to discuss educational apps and lessons for the industry. Mahon is the founder of Balefire Labs that has … by EdCircuit Staff September 17, 2015 BMO Back to School Conference Interviews by Dr. Berger September 8, 2015 2 mins read MindRocket Media Group and edCircuit headed on over to BMO Capital Markets for the latest in whats happening in education investments at the 15th Annual … by Dr. Berger September 8, 2015 College ROI for Students by Dr. Berger August 25, 2015 2 mins read Aubrey Bach, PayScale’s Senior Editorial Manager, sat down to talk about their most recent reports informing the position of teaching and the return on investment … by Dr. Berger August 25, 2015 From ZDNet: News Corp.’s Amplify education experiment: What went wrong? by EdCircuit Staff August 14, 2015 2 mins read Photo Credit: Edgar Zuniga Jr.by Larry Dignan for Between the LinesNews Corp. is putting its Amplify electronic learning platform and curriculum up for sale because … by EdCircuit Staff August 14, 2015 From The Wall Street Journal: The Daily Startup: Ed Tech Investments Set Record in Second Quarter by EdCircuit Staff July 31, 2015 2 mins read Investments in educational training, media and services, also known as edtech, grew to $367.4 million across 24 deals in the second quarter of 2015, a … by EdCircuit Staff July 31, 2015 From The Washington Post: Pearson selling some investments to be ‘100 percent’ focused on education by EdCircuit Staff July 27, 2015 2 mins read by Valerie StraussPearson, the world’s largest education company, the one that testing critics love to hate, wants to get much, much bigger. It is selling … by EdCircuit Staff July 27, 2015 From Tech Crunch: Is For-Profit The Future Of Education In Brazil? by EdCircuit Staff July 21, 2015 2 mins read Photo credit: Agência Brasilby Julie RuvoloBrazilian startup Descomplica (“Uncomplicate”) has raised an $8 million Series B to build an education entertainment company that the company hopes could actually change … by EdCircuit Staff July 21, 2015 From Inside Higher Ed: Does Humor Have a Place in Higher Ed Marketing? by EdCircuit Staff June 15, 2015 2 mins read Photo credit Gennaro Viscianoby Tim JonesCollege is a funny thing. It’s full of scholarly pursuits in the halls of academe, centuries-old institutions with cherished seals, … by EdCircuit Staff June 15, 2015 From BBC News: S. Korea – Where education is boosting consumer spending by EdCircuit Staff May 23, 2015 2 mins read When it comes to education in South Korea, the demand is so strong it accounts for 12% of all consumer spending.BBC reporter Steve Evans met … by EdCircuit Staff May 23, 2015 From LinkedIn: Jack Welch: Skip the Traditional MBA by EdCircuit Staff April 24, 2015 2 mins read N o living person is more closely linked with the concept of business leadership than Jack Welch. Even for those who have never put a foot on the … by EdCircuit Staff April 24, 2015 From The Washington Post: Why law schools are losing relevance – and how they’re trying to win it back by EdCircuit Staff April 22, 2015 2 mins read by Danielle Douglas-Gabriel by EdCircuit Staff April 22, 2015 From Business Insider: LinkedIn just bought online learning company Lynda for $1.5 billion by EdCircuit Staff April 9, 2015 2 mins read MAYA KOSOFF by EdCircuit Staff April 9, 2015 From CNN Money: University of Phoenix has lost half its students by EdCircuit Staff March 25, 2015 2 mins read The University of Phoenix probably wishes the students were just cutting class. But many aren’t even enrolled anymore.Enrollment at America’s largest for-profit university was about … by EdCircuit Staff March 25, 2015 From BusinessBecause: Mooc Makers Disrupt Business Education With Careers Focus by EdCircuit Staff March 24, 2015 2 mins read The business school as we know it is ripe for innovation by new technologies. For the liquid Mooc developers disrupting the market, employment is increasingly … by EdCircuit Staff March 24, 2015 Targeting the Elusive Education Market by EdCircuit Staff March 15, 2015 2 mins read First Analysis Corp. Managing Director Clement Erbmann talks about the partnership between education companies and investors and discusses current market trends. by EdCircuit Staff March 15, 2015 Intel’s John Galvin and Transformational EdTech by EdCircuit Staff March 3, 2015 2 mins read by EdCircuit Staff March 3, 2015 Connecting the Global Education Dots by EdCircuit Staff February 14, 2015 2 mins read Global education discussions connecting policy makers and trusted innovators from around the world at the EWF in London. by EdCircuit Staff February 14, 2015 The Art of Communication in Marketing Education by Dr. Berger February 14, 2015 2 mins read ISTE Chief Communications Officer Jodie Pozo-Olano discusses communication in education. by Dr. Berger February 14, 2015 Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmail
The Challenge of Identifying Gifted Children from Poverty by Todd Stanley January 25, 2022 2 mins read If you were to look at the highest performing districts on standardized tests in your state, what you will most likely find is that those … by Todd Stanley January 25, 2022
Better Together: Five Education Resolutions for a New Year by Dr. Mark David Milliron January 20, 2022 2 mins read What we offer here, as we enter a New Year, is a handful of resolutions to consider for educators, policy makers, and community leaders wanting … by Dr. Mark David Milliron January 20, 2022
Beyond The Corporate Model: B Corp Gain Interest by EdCircuit Staff January 5, 2022 2 mins read B Corp certification is becoming increasingly popular as companies compete in a field of “green is good.” Small and mid-sized companies are attempting to set … by EdCircuit Staff January 5, 2022
How big is the K12 EdTech Market? by EdCircuit Staff December 15, 2021 2 mins read the market actually grew less than we expected in 2021, given that the three big stimulus bills were flooding the market, but at least 60 … by EdCircuit Staff December 15, 2021
Absent Without Leave: America’s Traditional K-12 Learners Are Leaving, Costing Schools Hundreds of Millions in Their Wake by Charles Sosnik March 29, 2021 2 mins read By taking advantage of everything that online learning has to offer, now is a great time to loosen the reins and let kids explore independently. … by Charles Sosnik March 29, 2021
5 Reasons the Private Tutoring Market Is Exploding by Devishobha Chandra December 16, 2020 2 mins read While teachers, children, and parents are coming to terms with the new normal of education, another industry is booming on the side — the private … by Devishobha Chandra December 16, 2020
Dealing with Trauma and Stress in School by EdCircuit Staff February 20, 2018 2 mins read There are stressors and trauma in the lives of children that can happen at any time and at any age. by EdCircuit Staff February 20, 2018
Marketing of Public Education Is on the Rise by EdCircuit Staff February 19, 2018 2 mins read There is a change in attitude about marketing in some public districts. by EdCircuit Staff February 19, 2018
Number of English Language Learners on the Rise by EdCircuit Staff February 15, 2018 2 mins read The need for effective ELL programs and teachers to run them has become magnified. by EdCircuit Staff February 15, 2018
Professional Development in Education Never Ends by EdCircuit Staff February 14, 2018 2 mins read Professional development (PD) is an ever-changing and never-ending journey for educators. by EdCircuit Staff February 14, 2018
Philanthropy in Education Is Changing by EdCircuit Staff February 13, 2018 2 mins read The rise of private giving to educational institutions. by EdCircuit Staff February 13, 2018
Assessing the Personalized Education Push by EdCircuit Staff January 29, 2018 2 mins read Personalized learning is being touted in some circles as a cure-all in education by EdCircuit Staff January 29, 2018
The DACA Reversal and Education by EdCircuit Staff January 19, 2018 2 mins read In education, one vocal proponent of DACA is Dr. Robert Avossa. by EdCircuit Staff January 19, 2018
Are Standardized Tests on the Way Out? by EdCircuit Staff January 15, 2018 2 mins read The A through F grading model that’s commonly used across the country doesn’t give a complete picture. by EdCircuit Staff January 15, 2018
Distance Learning on the Rise by EdCircuit Staff January 11, 2018 2 mins read A recent study shows that the number of students taking at least one online course as a college undergrad is up over previous years. by EdCircuit Staff January 11, 2018
STEM Education in the U.S. is “Middling” by EdCircuit Staff January 10, 2018 2 mins read A large number of students who begin college as a STEM major switch to another field of emphasis. by EdCircuit Staff January 10, 2018
Arts Education Programs Are On The Rise by EdCircuit Staff January 4, 2018 2 mins read Arts education benefits students outside of their chosen artistic medium in a variety of ways. by EdCircuit Staff January 4, 2018
Look into the Education Crystal Ball by EdCircuit Staff January 2, 2018 2 mins read As we move into the new year, edCircuit will keep you informed on all the latest trends and innovations in the world of education. by EdCircuit Staff January 2, 2018
Virtual Reality in the Classroom by EdCircuit Staff December 20, 2017 2 mins read Virtual Reality is coming to education and it could be a game changer. by EdCircuit Staff December 20, 2017
Is There a Reading Crisis in the U.S.? by EdCircuit Staff December 19, 2017 2 mins read Global literacy scores are up but scores in the U.S. are not by EdCircuit Staff December 19, 2017
There Aren’t Enough Teachers to Go Around by EdCircuit Staff December 18, 2017 2 mins read Every state in the U.S. is facing a teacher shortage. by EdCircuit Staff December 18, 2017
The Power of Multiple Generations In Schools by EdCircuit Staff December 14, 2017 2 mins read Different generations bring different qualities to the learning journey for students by EdCircuit Staff December 14, 2017
Inspiring High School Students by EdCircuit Staff December 12, 2017 2 mins read Motivation to work hard steadily declines from Kindergarten through high school. by EdCircuit Staff December 12, 2017
Dyslexia in Education by EdCircuit Staff December 11, 2017 2 mins read There is a disconnect between what educators know about dyslexia and how it is treated. by EdCircuit Staff December 11, 2017
Teaching Kids Tech Skills by EdCircuit Staff December 7, 2017 2 mins read It seems that the line between coding and tech jobs gets blurred. by EdCircuit Staff December 7, 2017
Understanding Bloom’s Taxonomy by EdCircuit Staff December 6, 2017 2 mins read To be rigorous, students need to be in the top half of Bloom’s chart. by EdCircuit Staff December 6, 2017
Education In Prison Can Change Lives by EdCircuit Staff December 5, 2017 2 mins read A majority of inmates are going to get out of prison at some point. by EdCircuit Staff December 5, 2017
Educators Taking a Critical Look at Letter Grades by EdCircuit Staff December 4, 2017 2 mins read Schools in the U.S. still use letter grades simply because of tradition. by EdCircuit Staff December 4, 2017
Increased Emphasis on STEAM Education by EdCircuit Staff November 30, 2017 2 mins read STEAM education is gaining momentum by EdCircuit Staff November 30, 2017
Combating Student Stress by EdCircuit Staff November 29, 2017 2 mins read Educators and administrator are taking steps to counter the stress of the modern education experience by EdCircuit Staff November 29, 2017
The Tax Reform Bills and Education by EdCircuit Staff November 28, 2017 2 mins read The proposed tax reform bills and education: What is really going to happen? by EdCircuit Staff November 28, 2017
The Debate Surrounding Social Media and Educators by EdCircuit Staff November 27, 2017 2 mins read Social media and education: It pays to take a common sense approach. by EdCircuit Staff November 27, 2017
Net Neutrality and Education by EdCircuit Staff November 22, 2017 2 mins read Many academics say net neutrality is an essential part of the education system. by EdCircuit Staff November 22, 2017
Are Girls Playing on a Level Field in Education? by EdCircuit Staff November 21, 2017 2 mins read We have to keep fighting to give girls the same opportunities as boys in education. by EdCircuit Staff November 21, 2017
Facing the Fake News Epidemic by EdCircuit Staff November 20, 2017 2 mins read It is time for educators to take the fake news epidemic seriously by EdCircuit Staff November 20, 2017
How Much EdTech Is Too Much? by EdCircuit Staff November 17, 2017 2 mins read In a sea of EdTech offerings, administrators will take any help they can get. by EdCircuit Staff November 17, 2017
Education Funding: A Never Ending Battle by EdCircuit Staff November 16, 2017 2 mins read A failure to properly fund education can sometimes lead to being found in contempt of court. by EdCircuit Staff November 16, 2017
Successful School Leadership Is Vital by EdCircuit Staff November 15, 2017 2 mins read There are four basic leadership styles for school leaders. by EdCircuit Staff November 15, 2017
Is Project Based Learning Here to Stay? by EdCircuit Staff November 14, 2017 2 mins read Some schools and districts are also looking into incorporating PBL into graduation requirements. by EdCircuit Staff November 14, 2017
Some Are Calling For Massive Disruption in Education by EdCircuit Staff November 13, 2017 2 mins read Education won’t look the same 20 years from now as it did 20 years ago. by EdCircuit Staff November 13, 2017
Closing the Achievement Gap in Education by EdCircuit Staff November 10, 2017 2 mins read The time is now to find ways to level the playing field for all students. by EdCircuit Staff November 10, 2017
Tech Adoption Rates Vary in the Classroom by EdCircuit Staff November 9, 2017 2 mins read Connectivity at home can make a big difference in the lives of students by EdCircuit Staff November 9, 2017
Arts Education Faces Uphill Battle by EdCircuit Staff November 8, 2017 2 mins read Many districts and states across the U.S. are having to leave behind arts education programs. by EdCircuit Staff November 8, 2017
Rumors Swirl That DeVos Is Out by EdCircuit Staff November 7, 2017 2 mins read Speculation arising that Secretary of Education Betsy Devos is ready to resign by EdCircuit Staff November 7, 2017
Education Struggles To Keep Up With Technology by EdCircuit Staff November 6, 2017 2 mins read Compared to other industries, education’s adoption of tech is slow. by EdCircuit Staff November 6, 2017
Testing: How Much Is Too Much? by EdCircuit Staff November 3, 2017 2 mins read Educators, parents and students are all tired of testing. by EdCircuit Staff November 3, 2017
EdTech Industry Predictions for 2017 by Leilani Cauthen April 4, 2017 2 mins read A 2017 increase in digital curriculum buying for schools by Leilani Cauthen April 4, 2017
Are Education Startups The New Dot Com? by EdCircuit Staff February 10, 2017 2 mins read Venture funding for education businesses is at an all-time high. by EdCircuit Staff February 10, 2017
Top 5 Education Finance Predictions for 2017 by Dr. Berger January 12, 2017 2 mins read Education finance changes coming with new administration taking over D.C.? by Dr. Berger January 12, 2017
A Safe Intersection: Smartphones, Young Adults and Highways of Learning by EdCircuit Staff September 21, 2016 2 mins read [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] by EdCircuit Staff September 21, 2016
CoffeEd: What Role Will Games Play In The Classrooms Of Tomorrow? by Mind Rocket Media Group August 28, 2016 2 mins read Lee Banville is editor of Gamesandlearning.org and editorial director of the Games and Learning Publishing Council. He is also an Associate Professor of Journalism at … by Mind Rocket Media Group August 28, 2016
CoffeEd: Leaders to Meet Over School Finances by Mind Rocket Media Group July 14, 2016 2 mins read Jess Gartner, Allovue CEO and Founder, spent time with Dr. Berger to discuss district and school finances and the impact quality information can have on … by Mind Rocket Media Group July 14, 2016
How the Maker Movement is Changing Education by EdCircuit Staff May 11, 2016 2 mins read by EdCircuit Staff May 11, 2016
EdTech Entrepreneurs: No Straight Line to Success by Dr. Berger March 28, 2016 2 mins read Barbara (Bobbi) Kurshan, Ed.D., the Executive Director of Academic Innovation and Senior Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education joined me for coffee (play interview … by Dr. Berger March 28, 2016
From CNBC: The for-profit education company targeting the whole world by EdCircuit Staff December 16, 2015 2 mins read By Gary Gately With the reputation of U.S. for-profit colleges in tatters, one company has found a convenient way to circumvent regulation in this country: … by EdCircuit Staff December 16, 2015
INSIDER: TECHNOLOGY TRENDS IMPACTING EDUCATION SECTOR by Dr. Berger December 9, 2015 2 mins read Christopher Chute, Research VP at International Data Corporation (IDC), discusses trends in technology. Chute translates market trends to the education sector with Dr. Rod. by Dr. Berger December 9, 2015
From The Wall Street Journal: Barnes & Noble Education Profit Falls 9.6%, Sales Outlook Cut by EdCircuit Staff December 9, 2015 2 mins read Barnes & Noble Education Inc. said its earnings fell 9.6% since bookseller Barnes & Noble Inc. spun off the college business in August. by EdCircuit Staff December 9, 2015
From Fortune: Why Ed Tech Is Currently ‘The Wild Wild West’ by EdCircuit Staff November 11, 2015 2 mins read The massive disruption of the education industry is well underway, but the biggest tremors are yet to come—disruptions so dramatic that many universities will cease … by EdCircuit Staff November 11, 2015
From PC Magazine: Online Education: The Year Ahead by EdCircuit Staff October 16, 2015 2 mins read Online education will grow up by scaling down. In spite of the practical and theoretical possibilities of e-learning, the very qualities that have enabled massive … by EdCircuit Staff October 16, 2015
From CNBC: Etsy for teachers? TpT becomes hub for education materials by EdCircuit Staff October 13, 2015 2 mins read The Internet is a hub where virtually everything can be a commodity, and students with Web access have entry to a wealth of information. That … by EdCircuit Staff October 13, 2015
From Boston.com: Lego Education is coming to Boston by EdCircuit Staff September 25, 2015 2 mins read Welcome Boston’s newest resident: LEGO. by EdCircuit Staff September 25, 2015
Investment Leading Innovation at University Level by EdCircuit Staff September 24, 2015 2 mins read R yan Craig, Managing Director at University Ventures, discusses current trends in investing and their focus on the college-readiness of incoming students to the intersection … by EdCircuit Staff September 24, 2015
Straighterline: Reducing Cost of College Builds Momentum by EdCircuit Staff September 24, 2015 2 mins read B urck Smith, CEO at Straighterline, discusses his approach to solving the skyrocketing cost of college with low-cost online courses built to transfer to over … by EdCircuit Staff September 24, 2015
EduVentures: Providing Intelligence to Higher Education by EdCircuit Staff September 23, 2015 2 mins read M ax Woolf, Senior Analyst at Eduventures, discusses current investment trends in higher education. Woolf talks about student services as a key area of focus … by EdCircuit Staff September 23, 2015
Games 4 Ed: Educating the Gaming Industry by EdCircuit Staff September 23, 2015 2 mins read M itch Weisburgh, founder of Games 4 Ed, discusses the market for games in education and the obstacles to reach current curriculum models. Weisburgh also … by EdCircuit Staff September 23, 2015
Qubed: Global Brands Activating Higher Ed Scene by EdCircuit Staff September 22, 2015 2 mins read R ob Kingyens, President and CEO of Qubed, discusses how they have incorporated globally recognized brands with top-tier universities to develop unique educational experiences. Qubed … by EdCircuit Staff September 22, 2015
EduVentures: Brake Lights Cause Universities to Change Course by EdCircuit Staff September 21, 2015 2 mins read D r. Ken Hartman, Senior Fellow at Eduventures, talks about his recent report The Higher Education Highway: Heeding Your Warning Lights and the self-assessment he gives institutions … by EdCircuit Staff September 21, 2015
From Forbes: Target Disappoints By Shifting Charitable Giving Away From Education by EdCircuit Staff September 21, 2015 2 mins read Photo credit: Kelly MartinBy George AndersonIn 2010, Target set a goal of donating $1 billion for education by the end of this year. Last month, the … by EdCircuit Staff September 21, 2015
Yogome: Educational Games Hit the Mark by EdCircuit Staff September 17, 2015 2 mins read J ohn McIntire, Chairman at Yogome, discusses educational gaming, new methods to personalize the experience for students and his history in the business of education. … by EdCircuit Staff September 17, 2015
We’re In This Together: Public-Private Partnerships by EdCircuit Staff September 17, 2015 2 mins read M ark Claypool, President and CEO of ChanceLight Behavioral Health and Education, took time to discuss his efforts to improve public-private partnerships (PPP) in the … by EdCircuit Staff September 17, 2015
Balefire Labs: Educational App Reviews Impacting Market Trends by EdCircuit Staff September 17, 2015 2 mins read K aren Mahon, Ed.D joined Dr. Berger to discuss educational apps and lessons for the industry. Mahon is the founder of Balefire Labs that has … by EdCircuit Staff September 17, 2015
BMO Back to School Conference Interviews by Dr. Berger September 8, 2015 2 mins read MindRocket Media Group and edCircuit headed on over to BMO Capital Markets for the latest in whats happening in education investments at the 15th Annual … by Dr. Berger September 8, 2015
College ROI for Students by Dr. Berger August 25, 2015 2 mins read Aubrey Bach, PayScale’s Senior Editorial Manager, sat down to talk about their most recent reports informing the position of teaching and the return on investment … by Dr. Berger August 25, 2015
From ZDNet: News Corp.’s Amplify education experiment: What went wrong? by EdCircuit Staff August 14, 2015 2 mins read Photo Credit: Edgar Zuniga Jr.by Larry Dignan for Between the LinesNews Corp. is putting its Amplify electronic learning platform and curriculum up for sale because … by EdCircuit Staff August 14, 2015
From The Wall Street Journal: The Daily Startup: Ed Tech Investments Set Record in Second Quarter by EdCircuit Staff July 31, 2015 2 mins read Investments in educational training, media and services, also known as edtech, grew to $367.4 million across 24 deals in the second quarter of 2015, a … by EdCircuit Staff July 31, 2015
From The Washington Post: Pearson selling some investments to be ‘100 percent’ focused on education by EdCircuit Staff July 27, 2015 2 mins read by Valerie StraussPearson, the world’s largest education company, the one that testing critics love to hate, wants to get much, much bigger. It is selling … by EdCircuit Staff July 27, 2015
From Tech Crunch: Is For-Profit The Future Of Education In Brazil? by EdCircuit Staff July 21, 2015 2 mins read Photo credit: Agência Brasilby Julie RuvoloBrazilian startup Descomplica (“Uncomplicate”) has raised an $8 million Series B to build an education entertainment company that the company hopes could actually change … by EdCircuit Staff July 21, 2015
From Inside Higher Ed: Does Humor Have a Place in Higher Ed Marketing? by EdCircuit Staff June 15, 2015 2 mins read Photo credit Gennaro Viscianoby Tim JonesCollege is a funny thing. It’s full of scholarly pursuits in the halls of academe, centuries-old institutions with cherished seals, … by EdCircuit Staff June 15, 2015
From BBC News: S. Korea – Where education is boosting consumer spending by EdCircuit Staff May 23, 2015 2 mins read When it comes to education in South Korea, the demand is so strong it accounts for 12% of all consumer spending.BBC reporter Steve Evans met … by EdCircuit Staff May 23, 2015
From LinkedIn: Jack Welch: Skip the Traditional MBA by EdCircuit Staff April 24, 2015 2 mins read N o living person is more closely linked with the concept of business leadership than Jack Welch. Even for those who have never put a foot on the … by EdCircuit Staff April 24, 2015
From The Washington Post: Why law schools are losing relevance – and how they’re trying to win it back by EdCircuit Staff April 22, 2015 2 mins read by Danielle Douglas-Gabriel by EdCircuit Staff April 22, 2015
From Business Insider: LinkedIn just bought online learning company Lynda for $1.5 billion by EdCircuit Staff April 9, 2015 2 mins read MAYA KOSOFF by EdCircuit Staff April 9, 2015
From CNN Money: University of Phoenix has lost half its students by EdCircuit Staff March 25, 2015 2 mins read The University of Phoenix probably wishes the students were just cutting class. But many aren’t even enrolled anymore.Enrollment at America’s largest for-profit university was about … by EdCircuit Staff March 25, 2015
From BusinessBecause: Mooc Makers Disrupt Business Education With Careers Focus by EdCircuit Staff March 24, 2015 2 mins read The business school as we know it is ripe for innovation by new technologies. For the liquid Mooc developers disrupting the market, employment is increasingly … by EdCircuit Staff March 24, 2015
Targeting the Elusive Education Market by EdCircuit Staff March 15, 2015 2 mins read First Analysis Corp. Managing Director Clement Erbmann talks about the partnership between education companies and investors and discusses current market trends. by EdCircuit Staff March 15, 2015
Intel’s John Galvin and Transformational EdTech by EdCircuit Staff March 3, 2015 2 mins read by EdCircuit Staff March 3, 2015
Connecting the Global Education Dots by EdCircuit Staff February 14, 2015 2 mins read Global education discussions connecting policy makers and trusted innovators from around the world at the EWF in London. by EdCircuit Staff February 14, 2015
The Art of Communication in Marketing Education by Dr. Berger February 14, 2015 2 mins read ISTE Chief Communications Officer Jodie Pozo-Olano discusses communication in education. by Dr. Berger February 14, 2015