Stanford University is regularly credited for playing a key role in the economic and technological success…
Category: Education
What Betsy DeVos means for Edtech
Betsy DeVos was barely confirmed last week as the new Secretary of Education –- or should…
Coursera’s new skill search could do for learning what Netflix did for TV
Coursera has emerged as a formidable competitor in the online education space, racking up 24 million…
Brightwheel raises $10 million to keep parents in-the-know about their kids’ day at school
You may have seen the startup Brightwheel scoring an investment from Mark Cuban and Chris Sacca on…
Verbling adds native apps to expand access to its marketplace of language tutors
YC-backed Verbling, a language learning business that’s been active for around five years, has finally launched…
Ozobot raises $3 million for toys that teach kids coding basics off-screen
There are many toys on the market today that promise to teach kids programming skills, and…
Ingram’s VitalSource wants to acquire Verba to give students affordable access to textbooks
The college textbook industry has no shortage of startups, from ebook company RedShelf to big players…
Pixar offers free online lessons in storytelling via Khan Academy
There are few organizations in the world that can claim more expertise when it comes to…