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Jun 12, 2025

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Jun 9, 2025

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BetterLesson

BetterLesson Partners with PASCO Scientific to Support OpenSciEd Implementation and Science Professional Learning

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BetterLesson , the leading provider of data-driven, high-impact, system-wide K-12 teaching...

Jun 6, 2025

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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 6/6

From enhancing career pathways through innovative edtech initiatives to advancing impact investing for a sustainable future, the efforts of edtech and workforce dev are shaping a more inclusive and resilient economy. Addressing pressing issues such as mental health in higher education and adapting to a competitive job market, the articles in this week's News Roundup highlight the critical role of collaboration, technology, and strategic investment in preparing the next generation for success.

May 30, 2025

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Edtech and Workforce Tech News Roundup - 5/30

Discover the latest trends in edtech funding, AI integration, micro-credentials, and workforce readiness. Learn how industry leaders and educators are shaping the future of personalized and skills-based learning in a changing educational landscape.

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EdTech Chronicle Awards – The Best Awards 2023 Winners

  • Writer: Cat Burchmore
    Cat Burchmore
  • Apr 24, 2024
  • 2 min read

Updated: Nov 21, 2024

Recognizing the best deals, leaders, companies, and services in the EdTech Industry

Best Deal or Partnership

Powerhouse+Co. – RobotLAB x American Samoa Department of Education Landmark Partnership

Best Early Funding Deal

Class Companion – OpenAI, Index Ventures back AI built by teachers

Best Late or Midterm Funding Deal

Swing Education Raises $38 Million in Series C Funding

Best Higher Ed M&A Deal

GreenLight Credentials and Follett Higher Education

Best CTE/Workforce Ed Deal

New MedCerts Partnership Expands University of Maryland Global Campus’s Healthcare Programming

Best Education Investor, Non-Angel

Wayee Chu, General Partner at Reach Capital

Best Press Release or Press Announcement

ParentSquare Releases Back-to-School Resources, Including Updated Checklist for Successful Home-School Communications

Best K12 Product Launch

High-Dosage Tutoring by Tutor.com and The Princeton Review

Best Higher Ed Product Launch

OpenStax, Rice University – What status quo? OpenStax disrupts tradition with pivotal textbook

Best Opinion or Commentary Article

Tracking the carbon footprint of higher education campuses in the era of online learning by John Katzman (Noodle) and Elliot Felix (brightspot).

Best K12 Podcast Series

Teaching Channel Talks

Best Higher Ed Podcast Series

The EdUp Experience Podcast

Best K12 Podcast Episode

Schoolyard Podcast: Ep. 9 – Sensory Spaces, Not Just for Students

Best Higher Ed Podcast Episode

The Score Podcast – Episode 012: Dave Tomar

Best Blog or Newsletter by an Individual in Higher Ed

Healthcare Workforce Report

Best Corporate Blog in Education – K12

The Vernier Blog

Best Corporate Blog in Education – Higher Ed

THEY BELONG, a ground-breaking report and Cal State study about how Nearpeer works to improve student belonging, recruiting, and retention.

Best Founder for a Company Launched in 2023

Avery Pan, Class Companion Founder behind AI built by teachers, for teachers

Best Education CEO

Al Kingsley, CEO of NetSupport

Best C-Level Officer in Education/EdTech

Chad A. Stevens, Ph.D., Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer of ParentSquare

Best Leader of an Academic Institution

Chancellor Diana Z. Rodriguez of San Bernardino Community College District

Education/EdTech Company of the Year

Scribbles Software

Best Education/EdTech Rising Star (tie)

Learn with Leaders

Dewey

Best Education Service Firm or Company

Pando Public Relations

Best Product Supporting Academic Integrity

The ProctorU Platform by Meazure Learning

Editor’s Choice

Education Choices Magazine – Best in Education

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