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uBoost Announces the Launch of its New Corporate Site

uBoost, the nation's premiere online student recognition and rewards program, announced today the launch of its new corporate site at www.uBoost.com. The redeveloped site clearly outlines features, pricing, plans, rewards options and current performance incentive research. Read More »

Leading Virtual School Operator, Connections Academy, Acquires Online Curriculum Provider, K to the 8th Power

Connections Academy, a leading national operator of K-12 virtual public schools, has acquired the company K to the 8th Power, an online curriculum developer and provider based in Steamboat Springs, CO. K to the 8th Power has been a part of the Connections Academy curriculum mix since 2006. Read More »

100 Black Men of America and EdisonLearning Partner To Advance Innovative Education Reform

Under the partnership, 100 Black Men of America’s local chapters throughout the country and EdisonLearning will explore innovative ways to reform education, including collaboration with school districts, leadership development programs, community-building, and the creation of traditional and virtual charter schools. Read More »

Retailers Are Flipping for Phonics

Flipping For Phonics, Inc. announced that it has retained Competitive Edge/SLOVentures to launch the North American retail distribution of the popular phonics program that educates parents, teachers and ESL students about this creative and entertaining teaching approach for toddlers through adults. Read More »

MDR Announces Preferred Pricing Plans To Help Customers Maximize Marketing Dollars

MDR announced the release of mail and email Preferred Pricing Plans, offering an attractive package of services to help marketers plan and execute marketing campaigns more effectively. Pricing options are available at multiple subscription levels for usage across MDR’s database of 6 million educator names and 4.7 million email contacts. Read More »

6Connex Partners To Support Further Penetration into Technology Market and Expansion into Education and Government Industries

the 6Connex Virtual Experience Platform enables businesses and individuals to connect and engage anytime and anywhere, using a dimensional environment for virtual tradeshows, events or conferences, and beyond. Read More »

eChalk Kicks Off the School Year with 1.5 Million From Silicon Valley Bank

eChalk begins the school year with a 1.5 million dollar note from Silicon Valley Bank Financial Group. The capital infusion supports eChalk's continued growth and expansion, as the company advances toward its goal of empowering educators to "think beyond the building". Read More »

The Education Canada Network Forges a Strategic Partnership with the MindShare Learning Report To Expand Its Career Services Reach

Education Canada Network announces an alliance with MindShare Report to help organizations promote and find the quality candidates for classrooms, tech departments and administrative offices. Read More »

K12 Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results

K12 Inc. announced its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2009. Revenues for fiscal year 2009 (FY 2009) grew to $315.6 million, an increase of 39.5 percent over the prior year, primarily due to strong enrollment growth. Read More »

Journey Education Marketing, Inc. Joins Texas Department of Information Resources’ Mentor Protégé Program To Mentor NSync Services

Journey Education Marketing, Inc., (JEM) is formally mentoring technology services provider NSync Services, Inc., through the “State of Texas Mentor Protégé” program. As JEM, an education industry specialist, helps the smaller, minority-owned company to grow and develop, the two will work together to make a positive impact on education. Read More »