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How Research-Based Tools Provide Impactful Learning Outcomes

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What defines an exemplary edtech company that serves K-12 needs? While the edtech market continues to grow with innovative ways to engage students, not many companies provide products rooted in three decades of cognitive research that continue to provide solid returns on investment. I am very proud of that fact.

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Who is the Theranos of Education?

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In similar fashion, problematic edtech companies with grand visions and little follow-through don’t just affect the investors pouring funds into the space; they also potentially put learners into compromising situations. But who was—or is—the Theranos of the education sector? Yet, fast forward to 2022, and AltSchool no longer exists.

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How Education Service Agencies Transform Data Fragmentation to Data Integration

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The ESAs often provide guidance, training and support to LEAs in selecting, implementing, and integrating edtech products into their educational programs. Without interoperability, data silos emerge, making it difficult for stakeholders to access and use the full range of capabilities offered by different edtech products.

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Will AI Shrink Disparities in Schools, or Widen Them?

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If you ask some researchers, though, it’s not enough. There have been fears that AI will accidentally magnify biases either by relying on algorithms that are trained on biased data, or by other methods such as automating assessments that ignore student experiences even while sorting them into different learning paths.

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Choosing Wisely: Lessons for Leaders in AI Integration

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When it comes to AI in education, one edtech company stands out as a sage leader and trailblazing pioneer. Amid the chaotic deluge of new generative AI tools, claims and calamities inundating school leaders, Carnegie Learning has been all in on AI for nearly 25 years. We have the researchers who have studied it for 25 years.

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A Major Textbook Publisher Has Gone Private. What Does That Mean For Its Transition To Digital?

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The publisher has been middle of the pack in recent years, with stronger performance than McGraw Hill but not as good as companies like Pearson, says James Wiley, principal analyst at the research and advisory firm Eduventures. A Smart First Step Wiley says that it’s the perfect time for Houghton Mifflin to rethink its model.

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Is COVID a Watershed Moment for Adaptive Learning?

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Adaptive learning is the key to providing personalized learning both inside and outside of the classroom. . . What is Adaptive Learning? Adaptive learning is a computer-based or online education framework that adapts the learning experience. How to Implement Adaptive Learning?