Early Learning Archive

Using Technology to Enhance Early Learning
| Early Learning
In this virtual convening, Dr. Osnat Zur and Dr. Faith Polk, Senior Program Associates from WestEd, began with a…
Access and Shifting the Digital Divide
| Early Learning
How do we ensure that ed tech tools are reaching and impacting students who are most in need? In…
Literature Review: Education Technology and Early Learning
| Early Learning
As part of our research partnership, WestEd conducts a literature review for each NewSchools Ed Tech challenge. The literature…
Early Learning Ed Tech Challenge – PreK-2nd Grade
| Early Learning
In August 2017, NewSchools Venture Fund launched the Early Learning Ed Tech Challenge – open to entrepreneurs developing technology-enabled…
What are the areas of need for ed tech in early learning?
Infographic | Early Learning
An overview of the Early Learning landscape and insights on ed tech. The market on this post is defined…
ReasoningMind
By on March 17, 2020
ReasoningMind was part of the Early Learning Ed Tech Challenge. Funds supported ReasoningMind's solutions combining individualized learning delivered by…
Waterford Institute
By Dylan Fitzgerald on March 17, 2020
"Waterford Institute is a nonprofit research center that creates personalized, cloud-based instruction through award-winning curriculum, content, and assessmen…
WriteReader
By Dylan Fitzgerald on March 17, 2020
"WriteReader provides a learning platform that enables children to create, share, and publish books which improves their literacy skills."
Sparkler
By Dylan Fitzgerald on March 17, 2020
Sparkler is a mobile platform that empowers parents and connects the health and education systems for the benefit of…
Teachley
By Dylan Fitzgerald on March 17, 2020
Teachley develops math games that replace formative assessments and give K-5 teachers insight about what to teach next.
Learning Genie
By Dylan Fitzgerald on March 17, 2020
Learning Genie provides a mobile and data analytic platform to empowers early learning educators and families to realize personalized…
MIND Research Institute
By Dylan Fitzgerald on March 17, 2020
"MIND Research Institute is the creator of ST Math®, a visual instructional program that builds a deep conceptual understanding…
Peekapak
By Dylan Fitzgerald on March 17, 2020
"Peekapak is an award-winning learning platform and online game world that teaches social and emotional skills, like empathy, teamwork…
Brightwheel
By Dylan Fitzgerald on March 17, 2020
Brightwheel is the first all-in-one platform for early education.
codeSpark
By Dylan Fitzgerald on March 17, 2020
"codeSpark is the venture backed EdTech company behind codeSpark Academy, an award-winning computer science education platform for kids 5…
Cognitive ToyBox
By Dylan Fitzgerald on March 17, 2020
Cognitive ToyBox develops science-backed learning games for early childhood to help all children succeed.
Family Engagement Lab
By Dylan Fitzgerald on March 17, 2020
Family Engagement Lab creates digital products to help schools ignite the power of family engagement.
Mawi Learning
By Dylan Fitzgerald on March 17, 2020
"Mawi Learning provides online and blended social emotional training for students and staff. Its Super ELL courses build growth…
Kaymbu
By Dylan Fitzgerald on March 17, 2020
Kaymbu is the leading visual messaging and authentic assessment platform for early education.
Appletree Institute for Education Innovation
By Dylan Fitzgerald on March 17, 2020
"An innovative nonprofit that develops and provides proven early education programs for the most under served three and four…