All posts by Henry Kronk
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Southern Careers Institute, Woz U Sued by Investor for Fraud
December 02, 2020 Henry Kronk
A civil lawsuit currently working its way through Arizona Superior Court in Maricopa County alleges that a network of for-profit educators owes millions…
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Docebo Announces $125 Million American IPO On the Heels of Strong Momentum
December 01, 2020 Henry Kronk
Docebo, the international corporate LMS developer, announced on December 1 it had filed for an initial public offering in the U.S. The company…
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Blackboard Assist Will Help Learners Access Student Services and Tutoring Directly from their LMS
November 09, 2020 Henry Kronk
Blackboard, one of the world’s largest learning management system (LMS) developers, launched a new feature on November 9 that branches out from its…
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Instructure Announces Enhanced Microsoft Service Integrations at CanvasCon 2020 and Pledges a Renewed Commitment to Users
October 14, 2020 Henry Kronk
At CanvasCon 2020, Instructure is showcasing deeper integrations with Microsoft services, enhanced platform features, and a new Canvas Certified Teacher program. Beyond the…
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Duolingo English Test Logs 1500% Growth During COVID-19
October 07, 2020 Henry Kronk
Before the outbreak of COVID-19, some edtech and online education providers were simply better-positioned to serve a remote student base than incumbents. Duolingo…
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Both Kaplan and Dalton Claim Victory Over Trade Secrets Lawsuit Settlement
September 03, 2020 Henry Kronk
For over a year and a half, two test prep providers have been battling over the alleged misappropriation of trade secrets. Kaplan is…
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Cyberattacks Across the U.S. Are Shutting Down Schools and Delaying Classes
August 17, 2020 Henry Kronk
The fall semester has just begun for many districts around the U.S. But already, some schools have been hit with cyberattacks that have…
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EdTech, Online Learning Second Quarter Results Ranged Wildly
August 11, 2020 Henry Kronk
Headwinds and tailwinds swirled throughout 2020’s second quarter. During the period beginning April 1 and ending June 30, the outbreak of covid-19 forced…
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Whole Foods Is Here to Teach You How to Adult
August 10, 2020 Henry Kronk
The grocery store chain Whole Foods Market announced the launch of a new online course on August 10. “Home Ec 365” is designed…
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Woz U, With Newfound Federal Support, Continues to Educate
August 05, 2020 Henry Kronk
“Woz U isn’t a school,” said company CEO Jacob Mayhew on more than one occasion during a video conference interview. But it has…
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