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Follett Acquires Fishtree Adaptive Learning Platform
Follett today announced that it has acquired Fishtree, a leading adaptive learning platform that streamlines both the technical...
Jul 12, 20183 min read
Strategic Investors, Philanthropies Back $68 Million Education Technology Fund
New Markets Venture Partners today announced the final close of NMEP II, a $68 million venture capital fund focused on education...
May 17, 20183 min read
EdTech Times Podcast with Jason Palmer: Building Products That Deliver
What can education technology startups do to ensure that their products are implemented in classrooms? In this podcast, Hannah Nyren from...
Apr 15, 20181 min read
Industry Leaders Combine to Create Global Platform for Digital Credentials
Pearson and Credly announced today that Credly will acquire Pearson’s Acclaim badging business in response to global demand for digital...
Apr 13, 20182 min read
Mark Grovic on Higher Ed Now Podcast with, “Getting Philanthropic Returns”
New Markets’ General Partner Mark Grovic was recently featured on this popular podcast with the American Council of Trustees and Alumni,...
Mar 30, 20182 min read
Breaking Down the Silos That Hold Students Back
New Markets Venture Partners began its laser focus on education nearly ten years ago. Since then, we have made over 20 investments in...
Feb 20, 20187 min read
LearnPlatform Raises Series A Investment to Improve EdTech Management and Efficacy
LearnPlatform , the research-backed software-as-a-service for educators to easily find, buy, manage, and rapidly analyze education...
Jan 26, 20184 min read
EdSurge: With $14M Fundraise, Noodle Wants Colleges to ‘Pick and Choose’ How They Build Online Programs
EdTech news channel EdSurge interviews Noodle Partners’ CEO John Katzman about the company’s recent fund raise and developments in the...
Dec 5, 20171 min read
Noodle Partners Announces Another $14 Million In Financing To Accelerate Growth And Transform Higher Education
Noodle Partners Inc ., which helps colleges and universities expand access to and decrease the cost of premier online higher education,...
Dec 4, 20172 min read
BetterLesson Raises $10M to Transform Teacher Professional Development at Scale
BetterLesson , the leader in delivering personalized professional development, today announced that it has raised $10 million in Series B...
Nov 29, 20171 min read
Venture and Impact Investors Lead Investment in Digital Credentialing Firm
Credly, the leading digital credential platform, today announced $4.6 million in new financing, bringing the total amount raised to more...
Sep 13, 20175 min read
ACT Makes Strategic Investment in Leading Education Venture Fund—New Markets Venture Partners—to Grow Transformative Education Companies
ACT, a mission-driven nonprofit organization, today announced a $10.5 million strategic investment in New Markets Venture Partners, a...
Aug 1, 20173 min read
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 12/19
In today's ever-changing world of education and workforce development, technology is increasingly shaping the opportunities available to students, schools, and employers. From online talent marketplaces and cutting-edge edtech tools to personalized support systems and updated regulations, these changes reflect a shared effort to make education more transparent, results-focused, and centered around the learner.
Dec 19, 20254 min read


Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 12/12
In today's rapidly evolving workforce Industry, traditional pathways into employment are facing unprecedented challenges, from eroding entry-level opportunities to shifting perceptions of higher education's value. As AI continues to transform skill requirements and job roles, innovative approaches (such as portfolio-based work-based learning, skills-first strategies, and streamlined educational systems) are emerging as vital solutions to bridge gaps and foster economic mobili
Dec 12, 20254 min read


Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 12/05
In this week's News Roundup, the articles featured highlight how the traditional pathways from education to career are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. From the widening gap between high school graduation and workforce readiness to the diminishing returns of a college degree, stakeholders across the education and employment sectors are rethinking how we prepare young people for success.
Dec 5, 20254 min read

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