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co.lab, the Edtech Accelerator Founded by NewSchools Venture Fund and Zynga.org, Announces Second Cohort
SAN FRANCISCO, March 4, 2014—co.lab, the edtech accelerator created by Zynga.org and NewSchools Venture Fund focused on developing innovative learning games, announced today a second cohort of companies for its…
LearnBop Wins Top Honors in “Shark-Tank” Type Competition, Sponsored by Silicon Valley Education Foundation and NewSchools Venture Fund
New York, NY (PRWEB) February 20, 2014 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)…
NewSchools’ Seed Fund Raises $12M To Advance Edtech
Nonprofit aims to support 55 edtech start-ups by end of 2015 Palo Alto, CA – February 19, 2014 – NewSchools Seed Fund, which sources and supports high-impact education technology entrepreneurs…
Edtech Companies Come Face To Face With “Sharks” In iHub Pitch Games
Who Will Make It Out of the Tank and into the Classroom? SAN JOSE, CA. - January 23, 2014 - Education technology entrepreneurs nationwide will gather for the iHub Pitch…
New Joint Report Outlines Academic And Discipline Trends In DC’s Public Schools
District of Columbia School Equity Reports include clear, transparent citywide comparisons across sectors Washington, D.C. – December 11, 2013 – Agencies responsible for public education in the District of Columbia today announced…