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edsurge | March 31, 2020

Yuanfudao, a Beijing-based K-12 online courses and homework platform, has raised $1 billion in a new financing round, led by Tencent Holdings and Hillhouse Capital Group. Boyu Capital and IDG Capital also participated in the round. The company’s products include online tutoring, learning activities and exercises and a question bank. Subjects include math, English and programming, according to a translated version of Yuanfudao's website. The round brings Yuanfudao’s valuation to $...

prnewswire | August 27, 2020

As the majority of the nation's largest school districts are starting the school year off virtually, a new NewSchools Venture Fund-Gallup poll examines how students, parents and teachers are thinking about distance learning, education technology and equity. Building off of a pre-pandemic poll partnership with Gallup, NewSchools commissioned the new survey to provide key insights as school leaders navigate budget constraints, technology access issues, and health and safety concerns. The surve...

PR Newswire | August 14, 2020

The Office of Experience (OX), a Chicago-based design and digital innovation agency, is excited to partner with iEducation Group on the launch of the Fusion Global Academy website and brand. Fusion Global Academy, a primary member of iEducation Group's growing private school network, is a resource that provides premier, accredited one-on-one education virtually for students from sixth to 12th grade. The Fusion Global Academy experience is delivered exclusively online, with teachers who can c...

Study International | February 03, 2020

SAT or ACT scores used to be a stringent requirement to enter US universities, but many are doing away with this – moving towards test-optional policies instead. More and more colleges and universities are announcing that they will no longer require these scores for admission purposes, although students can still submit them. The main reason for going test-optional is to offer a fairer approach when it comes to considering applicants, as the scores do not accurately reflect a student&rsquo...