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EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

StrongMind | August 03, 2021

StrongMind today announces the release of a new, innovative K-5 solution designed specifically for hybrid, blended, and virtual learning models. Developed by a team of education experts passionate about fostering student success, the digital curriculum is standards-aligned, research-based, and leverages technology to create a personalized and impactful learning experience for all students. Using backwards-design and sound teaching pedagogy, the StrongMind K-5 solution engages stud...

edsurge | April 27, 2020

It has been over a month since most U.S. schools closed their doors. But what many hoped would be a temporary transition to remote learning has morphed into something more permanent, as many districts have announced they will not reopen for the rest of this academic year. The hasty rollout of new plans, and piecemeal changes to them, have flustered teachers and parents alike. “It’s really hard to have a routine with changing expectations week by week,” said Angela Estrella, an ...

educationdive | April 09, 2020

The U.S. Department of Education intends to immediately distribute about $6 billion in coronavirus relief funding to colleges, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said Thursday. Institutions must use this money to provide emergency grants to students who have been disadvantaged by the virus. They will get roughly $6 billion more at an unknown date to use for their expenses related to the coronavirus. The higher education sector is due to receive about $14 billion in federal aid, only a f...

EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

BrainPOP | October 12, 2022

KIRKBI A/S, the family-owned holding and investment company of the LEGO brand (‘KIRKBI’), and BrainPOP, a leading educational technology business (the ‘Company’), today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for KIRKBI to acquire 100% ownership of BrainPOP.BrainPOP is a trusted digital education brand grounded in research and the science of learning. It has a presence in over two thirds of U.S. school districts and an estimated reach of 25M students ...