Look What Happens When Venture Capitalists Get Behind School Reform
They change education — from the outside. Read the full article on the NationSwell website
EdSurge Wraps Up Funding; Launching New Initiatives
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LearnBop Wins Top Honors in “Shark-Tank” Type Competition, Sponsored by Silicon Valley Education Foundation and NewSchools Venture Fund
LearnBop is a winner of the first-ever “iHub Pitch Games” challenge in Silicon Valley. The competition, sponsored by the Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) and NewSchools Venture Fund, featured 10 companies that pitched their middle school math programs to a panel of sharp critics – educators and business leaders – who grilled them about their programs, then picked the top four. Think TV’s “Shark Tank”.
51 Questions Any Edtech Entrepreneur Must Answer
Questions to expect from educators, judges and journalists Read the full article here on EdSurge
THE WORLD’S TOP 10 MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES IN EDUCATION
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This Is Silicon Valley’s Favorite Ed Reform Group
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Cassidy: Shark Tank competition seeks to boost educational technology in Silicon Valley
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Education Startup Tales2Go Raises $750K for ‘Netflix-Like’ Audiobook App
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Jennifer Carolan: “Edtech K-12 Investments Up 6% This Year”
NewSchool Venture Fund’s Jennifer Carolan and Vivek Murali take a closer look at edtech funding trendsRead the full article on Edsurge
Where an Education Fund Sees Promise
A nonprofit turns its attention to tools for teachers and direct-to-student content.