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ALA Publishing eLearning Solutions (ELS) produces high-quality professional development events and materials for the library profession. ELS events cover modern issues on a wide variety of topics in formats that include live workshops, asynchronous eCourses, and print publications. We help ensure that today’s library employees have access to the professional development opportunities they need, whether they are brushing up on the basics or expanding their horizons with cutting-edge tools.

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Naropa University

Located in Boulder, Colorado, Naropa University is a private, liberal arts institution offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Celebrating its 40th Anniversary in 2014–15, Naropa University is a leader in contemplative education, an approach to learning and teaching that integrates Eastern wisdom studies with traditional Western scholarship. Naropa University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Trending online courses in business, data science, tech, and health

Article | August 8, 2022

With more world-class content launching every week, there are always new topics to explore, new skills to learn, and new ways to achieve your goals. These latest courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and MasterTrack™ Certificates cover everything from AI, blockchain, and cybersecurity, to contact tracing, social work, and UX design. What will you learn next? Financial technology (FinTech) is changing the way we think about financial services, and with blockchain technology serving as an encryption base for a variety of applications, understanding its use and limitations is a critical skill for FinTech leaders across industries.

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Metaverse: A New Dimension and Disruption for Education

Article | July 20, 2022

Imagine a virtual world where people socialize and work, and are represented by their virtual avatars. The concept may date back 50 years as part of sci-fi stories. Thanks to advancements in digital technology, it is seeing the light of the day in the form of Metaverse. The concept has been contemplated by many scientists, writers, and artists alike. However, the release of Metaverse proved to be the pinnacle of the many possibilities that digital transformation holds in store. The most exciting part is innovating powerful applications of Metaverse across industries, and Facebook is already on it. Not just employees, but any institution that no longer requires its stakeholders to be present physically, from banking to socialization to education, will discover the biggest opportunity for transformation. Learning in 2-Dimension Online education has received a shot in the arm in the past couple of years, more out of necessity than anything else. From K-12 to higher education, children are affected and protected by online learning in educational institutions. Inclusive online education is the biggest challenge faced by educators. Next, engaging students in an environment that does not employ their full sensory capabilities hampers learning. Despite these challenges, virtual classrooms remained the bastion of academics and learning at a time when many industries came to a standstill. The phase allowed software providers and institutes to identify challenges, assess their needs, and contribute to driving innovation in the edtech space. Thanks to the exponential increase in the demand for better solutions, edtech can now consider moving from a virtual classroom that shoots up screen time to a classroom simulation that is much more immersive, engaging, and effective. Virtual spaces have been around in some form for some time now, especially in the gaming world. With games like Second Life, Minecraft, and The Sims, many children and young adults are already familiar with the use of technology to live and play virtually. Metaverse will only make it easier to transform education completely. Anywhere Classrooms Although both online learning and virtual spaces have been around for a while, the conflux of both will engineer a new dimension and disruption for education. The blurring of physical boundaries and geographies is one of the most significant advantages of the Metaverse.While access to virtual classrooms still remains a big hurdle, the value addition from VR-based classrooms could solidify the case for virtual only classrooms. Compared to reading and lectures, which have a knowledge retention rate of 5% and 10%, respectively, VR has a retention rate of 75%. The high retention rate can encourage educational institutes to redirect their teaching equipment budget to educate more children, say, at the NASA space station or in the Amazon rainforest, all without them having to leave their homes. Anywhere classrooms may just be the detour that education needs to leverage the current landscape and create a powerful transformation for the industry. To Wrap Up Education is heading for a rebranded future with classrooms being replaced by virtual reality in the pursuit of remote learning. Anywhere classrooms will help eliminate virtual walls that are currently nowhere near providing the experience that a real classroom can. With children being well-versed with virtual reality ecosystems, Metaverse will further simplify the seamless adoption of a two-dimensional learning space that offers better education, near hands-on experience, and actionable knowledge.

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Level up your reporting capabilities with Jamf

Article | July 15, 2022

As device deployments grow in size and complexity, visibility is needed to track the growth of devices, users and other critical data points. Whether you’re planning for the future or tracking a serious issue now, visualizations are a popular way that IT professionals keep their eye on the health of their environments. If a picture is worth a thousand words, a well-constructed dashboard is a novel that tells the story of your fleet’s present, past and possible future. Fortunately, Jamf provides extensive data points from which to build your dashboards. And we want to make it easy for you to get started.

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THE ROLE OF AI IN YOUR EDTECH APP

Article | June 16, 2020

If you’re designing an edtech app, think about the role AI will play in your design. Artificial intelligence is support teachers and students expect to have. When done right, it’s engaging. Finally, it’s already in use in instruction. Both teachers and their students benefit from using apps that include AI. Artificial intelligence supports instruction with chatbots, grading, and taking attendance. These are tasks that can limit teacher interaction time with students. AI frees up the teacher to focus on instruction with students. Artificial intelligence also supports students by maintaining and analyzing their academic histories and setting learning objectives and timelines.

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3 Ways K-12 Can Benefit from Classroom Management Software

Article | August 8, 2022

With more world-class content launching every week, there are always new topics to explore, new skills to learn, and new ways to achieve your goals. These latest courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and MasterTrack™ Certificates cover everything from AI, blockchain, and cybersecurity, to contact tracing, social work, and UX design. What will you learn next? Financial technology (FinTech) is changing the way we think about financial services, and with blockchain technology serving as an encryption base for a variety of applications, understanding its use and limitations is a critical skill for FinTech leaders across industries.

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6 Technology Trends That Redefine Data Analytics in Higher Ed

Article | July 20, 2022

Imagine a virtual world where people socialize and work, and are represented by their virtual avatars. The concept may date back 50 years as part of sci-fi stories. Thanks to advancements in digital technology, it is seeing the light of the day in the form of Metaverse. The concept has been contemplated by many scientists, writers, and artists alike. However, the release of Metaverse proved to be the pinnacle of the many possibilities that digital transformation holds in store. The most exciting part is innovating powerful applications of Metaverse across industries, and Facebook is already on it. Not just employees, but any institution that no longer requires its stakeholders to be present physically, from banking to socialization to education, will discover the biggest opportunity for transformation. Learning in 2-Dimension Online education has received a shot in the arm in the past couple of years, more out of necessity than anything else. From K-12 to higher education, children are affected and protected by online learning in educational institutions. Inclusive online education is the biggest challenge faced by educators. Next, engaging students in an environment that does not employ their full sensory capabilities hampers learning. Despite these challenges, virtual classrooms remained the bastion of academics and learning at a time when many industries came to a standstill. The phase allowed software providers and institutes to identify challenges, assess their needs, and contribute to driving innovation in the edtech space. Thanks to the exponential increase in the demand for better solutions, edtech can now consider moving from a virtual classroom that shoots up screen time to a classroom simulation that is much more immersive, engaging, and effective. Virtual spaces have been around in some form for some time now, especially in the gaming world. With games like Second Life, Minecraft, and The Sims, many children and young adults are already familiar with the use of technology to live and play virtually. Metaverse will only make it easier to transform education completely. Anywhere Classrooms Although both online learning and virtual spaces have been around for a while, the conflux of both will engineer a new dimension and disruption for education. The blurring of physical boundaries and geographies is one of the most significant advantages of the Metaverse.While access to virtual classrooms still remains a big hurdle, the value addition from VR-based classrooms could solidify the case for virtual only classrooms. Compared to reading and lectures, which have a knowledge retention rate of 5% and 10%, respectively, VR has a retention rate of 75%. The high retention rate can encourage educational institutes to redirect their teaching equipment budget to educate more children, say, at the NASA space station or in the Amazon rainforest, all without them having to leave their homes. Anywhere classrooms may just be the detour that education needs to leverage the current landscape and create a powerful transformation for the industry. To Wrap Up Education is heading for a rebranded future with classrooms being replaced by virtual reality in the pursuit of remote learning. Anywhere classrooms will help eliminate virtual walls that are currently nowhere near providing the experience that a real classroom can. With children being well-versed with virtual reality ecosystems, Metaverse will further simplify the seamless adoption of a two-dimensional learning space that offers better education, near hands-on experience, and actionable knowledge.

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3 Pillars of SEL that Every Educator Must Embody

Article | July 15, 2022

As device deployments grow in size and complexity, visibility is needed to track the growth of devices, users and other critical data points. Whether you’re planning for the future or tracking a serious issue now, visualizations are a popular way that IT professionals keep their eye on the health of their environments. If a picture is worth a thousand words, a well-constructed dashboard is a novel that tells the story of your fleet’s present, past and possible future. Fortunately, Jamf provides extensive data points from which to build your dashboards. And we want to make it easy for you to get started.

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THE ROLE OF AI IN YOUR EDTECH APP

Article | June 16, 2020

If you’re designing an edtech app, think about the role AI will play in your design. Artificial intelligence is support teachers and students expect to have. When done right, it’s engaging. Finally, it’s already in use in instruction. Both teachers and their students benefit from using apps that include AI. Artificial intelligence supports instruction with chatbots, grading, and taking attendance. These are tasks that can limit teacher interaction time with students. AI frees up the teacher to focus on instruction with students. Artificial intelligence also supports students by maintaining and analyzing their academic histories and setting learning objectives and timelines.

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Naropa University

Located in Boulder, Colorado, Naropa University is a private, liberal arts institution offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Celebrating its 40th Anniversary in 2014–15, Naropa University is a leader in contemplative education, an approach to learning and teaching that integrates Eastern wisdom studies with traditional Western scholarship. Naropa University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Schoox Recognized as a Top LMS with Learning Analytics Tools by eLearning Industry

Schoox | July 07, 2022

Learning management and talent development software provider Schoox has been acknowledged by eLearning Industry for the effectiveness of its integrated Business Impact which provides actionable insights to learning and development programs. Innovative organizations know learning is a strategic investment with the ability to accelerate business performance. Schoox’s Business Impact capabilities go beyond industry standard LMS analytics to help companies correlate training with results. By importing KPI data, businesses can measure the results of training and explore dependencies between sales, customer satisfaction, product and more. This sets Schoox apart from other LMS analytics tools in the market. And it’s provided to all Schoox customers at no additional charge. “Our team is committed to designing a solution that is as impactful as it is easy to use. “It’s exciting to see our hard work and dedication acknowledged with this ranking." Lefteris Ntouanoglou, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Schoox The recognition by eLearning Industry is the latest industry accolade for Schoox, which was also named a 2022 Corporate Learning Management Systems Leader by G2, the world’s largest tech marketplace. About eLearning Industry eLearning Industry (eLI) is the leading publishing platform that delivers inspiring, industry-specific content to eLearning professionals. As a top-tier eLearning marketplace, we offer a plethora of sophisticated, online marketing solutions to corporate training companies to empower and help them grow. Learn more at https://elearningindustry.com/ About Schoox Schoox transforms learning into business growth. Our SaaS learning platform and course marketplace help companies accelerate business results by unlocking employee potential, boosting customer retention, and driving reseller revenue through learning. Schoox powers learning experiences for numerous organizations around the world, including Subway, Celebrity Cruises, Phillips 66, and Sonesta Hotels.

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ProctorFree Releases Latest LMS Integration With Jenzabar

ProctorFree | January 19, 2022

A seamless integration has been developed that provides ProctorFree's on-demand proctoring solutions directly within the Jenzabar One ecosystem. This integration between ProctorFree and Jenzabar eLearning will offer a higher level of security and confidence to exams and other testing performed by higher education institutions, associations, and organizations across the world. The integration will ensure a better online learning and testing experience for students, faculty, and exam administrators using the robust Jenzabar eLearning LMS platform. ProctorFree's secure online exam proctoring technology verifies student identity, protects test content, and deters cheating. Jenzabar offers a complete learning management system (LMS), student information system (SIS), and a host of additional solutions for higher education. "We're so excited to announce our most recent integration with Jenzabar. Jenzabar is well-respected in the higher education industry for its robust solutions, including their learning management system. ProctorFree proudly delivers award-winning online proctoring solutions including fully automated proctoring, human-assisted proctoring, secure web browser, and consultative assessment delivery services. The integration is seamless and easy to use for students, faculty, and administrators." Mike Murphy, CEO of ProctorFree For higher education institutions that necessitate a medium- to high-stakes assessment of knowledge and competency, the ProctorFree-Jenzabar integration establishes additional levels of security. From higher education institutions to government organizations to professional associations, ProctorFree serves a broad range of entities across the globe to add rigor and security to online exams. When student knowledge is assessed via an exam, quiz, or other test, ProctorFree's state-of-the-art technology continuously verifies a student's identity, deters academic dishonesty, and maintains the integrity of exam material by preventing recording or copying of test material during the exam. About ProctorFree Based in Davidson, North Carolina, ProctorFree delivers on-demand, easy-to-use, and cost-effective online proctoring solutions, including fully automated proctoring, human-assisted proctoring, secure browser-based testing, and exam delivery services.

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LEAD, India's largest School EdTech major, becomes first 'EdTech Unicorn' of 2022 after raising $100 mn

LEAD | January 14, 2022

LEAD, India's largest School EdTech player, has raised US $100 million at a valuation of $1.1 billion to continue its mission of transforming schools in India. This funding creates history on several fronts: Makes LEAD the first School EdTech player to enter the Unicorn club Makes LEAD the first EdTech Unicorn of 2022 The Series E funding round was led by WestBridge Capital and GSV Ventures, making this one of their largest EdTech investment to fuel the company's ambitious vision of providing excellent education to every child. While most other EdTech companies offer supplemental education in K-12 or Higher education, LEAD is the only EdTech unicorn focused on transforming core schooling in India with its tech-integrated solutions. The company has seen rapid adoption in the last 4 years and will enter Academic Year 22-23 with 5000 schools across 500+ cities in India with an annual revenue run-rate of $80 million. It'll serve close to 2 million students and is unique in committing and delivering measurable improvement in student learning outcomes in schools. The company plans to use the proceeds to achieve its vision of providing quality affordable education to 25 million+ students with an annual revenue run-rate of $1 Bn. Immediate focus would be towards product and curriculum innovation, growth in its footprint and hiring top talent across functions. In the long term, the company plans to go deeper in the country to serve students in lower fee schools and expand internationally in similar geographies. "A child spends 6 hours in school and only 1 hour in tuitions. Transforming schools, when done right, has massive potential to alter our country's future. LEAD, with its integrated school system has broken new ground in this direction. We believe that in EdTech, Saraswati precedes Lakshmi. Our intense focus has been on learning outcomes and life success of our students. And this has resulted in not only strong adoption and retention by schools but also interest from investors who value returns with real impact. We're extremely thankful to our team of LEADers for staying true to our mission and helping take LEAD to all corners of the country. And we're fortunate to have the trust and support of partners such as WestBridge, Elevar Equity and GSV in this journey. This is a small milestone in our quest towards excellent education for every child." LEAD Co-founders Sumeet Yashpal Mehta and Smita Deorah WestBridge Capital Managing Director Sandeep Singhal said, "We are extremely proud of LEAD's success as the largest School EdTech provider in India. LEAD's growth last year, despite COVID disruptions, underlines its consumer first approach and deep focus on learning outcomes. We are excited to double down our investment in LEAD, to support in its mission of transforming the education sector in India and touching lives of millions of students." GSV Ventures Managing Partner Deborah Quazzo said, "LEAD has emerged as the gold standard for transforming K-12 education in India. The company acts as the Intel inside for affordable schools and guarantees 70%+ mastery in all subjects and all grades for low/middle income students and exceeds the guarantee. We, at GSV, believe that the mastery guarantee is a revolutionary offering in K12 education space and has the potential to be societally transformational for students. With this strong and unique value proposition and exceptional management team, LEAD is well on its path to become world's largest and most impactful School EdTech company." The company's valuation has doubled in the last 9 months on the back of strong growth in its operating and financial metrics. The current round is its fifth round of institutional funding since 2017. Founded by Sumeet Yashpal Mehta and Smita Deorah in 2012, LEAD has been transforming core schooling in India with its innovative full-stack School EdTech solution. Over the years, LEAD has been making global-standard education accessible and affordable to students, especially in non-metro cities. The curriculum in a LEAD-powered school is benchmarked with the best in the world, including schools in Singapore, Canada and USA. About LEAD: LEAD is India's foremost player in the School EdTech category promoted by Sumeet Yashpal Mehta and Smita Deorah, with the mission to transform school education in India. It combines technology, curriculum, and pedagogy into an integrated system of teaching and learning, thus improving student learning outcomes and teacher performance in schools across the country. LEAD's innovative and highly-effective Integrated Learning System significantly strengthens the role of schools, teachers, and parents in advancing the overall growth and development of every child by providing quality education.

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Schoox Recognized as a Top LMS with Learning Analytics Tools by eLearning Industry

Schoox | July 07, 2022

Learning management and talent development software provider Schoox has been acknowledged by eLearning Industry for the effectiveness of its integrated Business Impact which provides actionable insights to learning and development programs. Innovative organizations know learning is a strategic investment with the ability to accelerate business performance. Schoox’s Business Impact capabilities go beyond industry standard LMS analytics to help companies correlate training with results. By importing KPI data, businesses can measure the results of training and explore dependencies between sales, customer satisfaction, product and more. This sets Schoox apart from other LMS analytics tools in the market. And it’s provided to all Schoox customers at no additional charge. “Our team is committed to designing a solution that is as impactful as it is easy to use. “It’s exciting to see our hard work and dedication acknowledged with this ranking." Lefteris Ntouanoglou, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Schoox The recognition by eLearning Industry is the latest industry accolade for Schoox, which was also named a 2022 Corporate Learning Management Systems Leader by G2, the world’s largest tech marketplace. About eLearning Industry eLearning Industry (eLI) is the leading publishing platform that delivers inspiring, industry-specific content to eLearning professionals. As a top-tier eLearning marketplace, we offer a plethora of sophisticated, online marketing solutions to corporate training companies to empower and help them grow. Learn more at https://elearningindustry.com/ About Schoox Schoox transforms learning into business growth. Our SaaS learning platform and course marketplace help companies accelerate business results by unlocking employee potential, boosting customer retention, and driving reseller revenue through learning. Schoox powers learning experiences for numerous organizations around the world, including Subway, Celebrity Cruises, Phillips 66, and Sonesta Hotels.

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ProctorFree Releases Latest LMS Integration With Jenzabar

ProctorFree | January 19, 2022

A seamless integration has been developed that provides ProctorFree's on-demand proctoring solutions directly within the Jenzabar One ecosystem. This integration between ProctorFree and Jenzabar eLearning will offer a higher level of security and confidence to exams and other testing performed by higher education institutions, associations, and organizations across the world. The integration will ensure a better online learning and testing experience for students, faculty, and exam administrators using the robust Jenzabar eLearning LMS platform. ProctorFree's secure online exam proctoring technology verifies student identity, protects test content, and deters cheating. Jenzabar offers a complete learning management system (LMS), student information system (SIS), and a host of additional solutions for higher education. "We're so excited to announce our most recent integration with Jenzabar. Jenzabar is well-respected in the higher education industry for its robust solutions, including their learning management system. ProctorFree proudly delivers award-winning online proctoring solutions including fully automated proctoring, human-assisted proctoring, secure web browser, and consultative assessment delivery services. The integration is seamless and easy to use for students, faculty, and administrators." Mike Murphy, CEO of ProctorFree For higher education institutions that necessitate a medium- to high-stakes assessment of knowledge and competency, the ProctorFree-Jenzabar integration establishes additional levels of security. From higher education institutions to government organizations to professional associations, ProctorFree serves a broad range of entities across the globe to add rigor and security to online exams. When student knowledge is assessed via an exam, quiz, or other test, ProctorFree's state-of-the-art technology continuously verifies a student's identity, deters academic dishonesty, and maintains the integrity of exam material by preventing recording or copying of test material during the exam. About ProctorFree Based in Davidson, North Carolina, ProctorFree delivers on-demand, easy-to-use, and cost-effective online proctoring solutions, including fully automated proctoring, human-assisted proctoring, secure browser-based testing, and exam delivery services.

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LEAD, India's largest School EdTech major, becomes first 'EdTech Unicorn' of 2022 after raising $100 mn

LEAD | January 14, 2022

LEAD, India's largest School EdTech player, has raised US $100 million at a valuation of $1.1 billion to continue its mission of transforming schools in India. This funding creates history on several fronts: Makes LEAD the first School EdTech player to enter the Unicorn club Makes LEAD the first EdTech Unicorn of 2022 The Series E funding round was led by WestBridge Capital and GSV Ventures, making this one of their largest EdTech investment to fuel the company's ambitious vision of providing excellent education to every child. While most other EdTech companies offer supplemental education in K-12 or Higher education, LEAD is the only EdTech unicorn focused on transforming core schooling in India with its tech-integrated solutions. The company has seen rapid adoption in the last 4 years and will enter Academic Year 22-23 with 5000 schools across 500+ cities in India with an annual revenue run-rate of $80 million. It'll serve close to 2 million students and is unique in committing and delivering measurable improvement in student learning outcomes in schools. The company plans to use the proceeds to achieve its vision of providing quality affordable education to 25 million+ students with an annual revenue run-rate of $1 Bn. Immediate focus would be towards product and curriculum innovation, growth in its footprint and hiring top talent across functions. In the long term, the company plans to go deeper in the country to serve students in lower fee schools and expand internationally in similar geographies. "A child spends 6 hours in school and only 1 hour in tuitions. Transforming schools, when done right, has massive potential to alter our country's future. LEAD, with its integrated school system has broken new ground in this direction. We believe that in EdTech, Saraswati precedes Lakshmi. Our intense focus has been on learning outcomes and life success of our students. And this has resulted in not only strong adoption and retention by schools but also interest from investors who value returns with real impact. We're extremely thankful to our team of LEADers for staying true to our mission and helping take LEAD to all corners of the country. And we're fortunate to have the trust and support of partners such as WestBridge, Elevar Equity and GSV in this journey. This is a small milestone in our quest towards excellent education for every child." LEAD Co-founders Sumeet Yashpal Mehta and Smita Deorah WestBridge Capital Managing Director Sandeep Singhal said, "We are extremely proud of LEAD's success as the largest School EdTech provider in India. LEAD's growth last year, despite COVID disruptions, underlines its consumer first approach and deep focus on learning outcomes. We are excited to double down our investment in LEAD, to support in its mission of transforming the education sector in India and touching lives of millions of students." GSV Ventures Managing Partner Deborah Quazzo said, "LEAD has emerged as the gold standard for transforming K-12 education in India. The company acts as the Intel inside for affordable schools and guarantees 70%+ mastery in all subjects and all grades for low/middle income students and exceeds the guarantee. We, at GSV, believe that the mastery guarantee is a revolutionary offering in K12 education space and has the potential to be societally transformational for students. With this strong and unique value proposition and exceptional management team, LEAD is well on its path to become world's largest and most impactful School EdTech company." The company's valuation has doubled in the last 9 months on the back of strong growth in its operating and financial metrics. The current round is its fifth round of institutional funding since 2017. Founded by Sumeet Yashpal Mehta and Smita Deorah in 2012, LEAD has been transforming core schooling in India with its innovative full-stack School EdTech solution. Over the years, LEAD has been making global-standard education accessible and affordable to students, especially in non-metro cities. The curriculum in a LEAD-powered school is benchmarked with the best in the world, including schools in Singapore, Canada and USA. About LEAD: LEAD is India's foremost player in the School EdTech category promoted by Sumeet Yashpal Mehta and Smita Deorah, with the mission to transform school education in India. It combines technology, curriculum, and pedagogy into an integrated system of teaching and learning, thus improving student learning outcomes and teacher performance in schools across the country. LEAD's innovative and highly-effective Integrated Learning System significantly strengthens the role of schools, teachers, and parents in advancing the overall growth and development of every child by providing quality education.

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