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Voyager Learning Company To Combine with Cambium Learning To Create a Leading Provider of Educational Intervention Services
Voyager Learning Company — Monday, June 22, 2009
Voyager Learning Company announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement to combine its business with Cambium Learning, Inc., an education company serving the needs of at-risk and special student populations in the Pre-K through grade 12 market. Read More »
Sylvan Learning, Inc. Converts 21 Corporate Centers to Local Franchises in Last Six Months
Sylvan Learning — Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Sylvan Learning, Inc. announced today it has converted 21 corporate centers to local franchises in more than 10 markets in the U.S. Earlier this year, Sylvan embarked on a national expansion plan that included converting 40 existing corporate-owned centers to franchises, while expanding in new and existing territories. Read More »
The American Education Corporation Announces Revenue Gains for the First Quarter of 2009
American Education Corporation — Thursday, June 04, 2009
The American Education Corporation today reported record quarterly revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2009. Revenues for the quarterly period grew by approximately 6 percent over the prior 2008 period. The first quarter is historically a seasonally slow period for both the Company and its industry segment. Read More »
PLATO Learning Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results Second Quarter Highlights
PLATO Learning, Inc. — Monday, June 01, 2009
PLATO Learning, Inc. announced unaudited results for its fiscal 2009 second quarter ended April 30, 2009. Total revenue for the second quarter was $15.5 million, compared to $16.2 million in the second quarter of 2008. Subscription revenue increased 15% to $9.7 million from $8.5 million in the second quarter last year. Read More »
e-academy and Quark Partner To Deliver QuarkXPress 8 Electronically Across North America
e-academy Incorporated — Wednesday, May 27, 2009
With this new program, all eligible students, faculty and staff can receive exclusive savings on Quark® software products such as QuarkXPress® 8, with savings of up to 80% off commercial retail prices. e-academy will allow users to download Quark software instantly, eliminating the cost of shipping. Read More »
SEG Research Helps Educational Publishers and Technology Providers Increase Sales in Tough Economic Times
SEG Research — Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Some publishers and technology providers are prospering thanks to help from SEG Research. SEG Research has seen a significant increase in business from educational publishers and technology providers seeking to prove their products and services are effective. Read More »
GradeCam, Inc., Introduces Inexpensive Software Alternative to Mechanical Scanners
GradeCam, Inc. — Thursday, May 21, 2009
The proprietary GradeCam(tm) image recognition software, paired with an inexpensive web or document camera, delivers a low-cost software alternative to expensive OMR scanning machines. Read More »
K12 Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results; K12's Quarterly Revenue up 38% on Strong Enrollment Growth
K12 Inc. — Saturday, May 09, 2009
K12 Inc. announced its results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009. Revenues for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009 (FY 2009) grew to $77.2 million, an increase of 37.8 percent over the third quarter in the prior year, primarily due to strong enrollment growth. Read More »
eChalk Opens First Regional Center in Austin, Texas
eChalk — Saturday, May 09, 2009
eChalk, the leading provider of online networks designed specifically for K-12 learning communities, announced its plans to build a stronger presence in Texas with the establishment of its first regional center in the U.S. – in the Austin area. Read More »
Blackboard Inc. Reports First Quarter Revenue of $86.4 Million; Company Announces Acquisition of ANGEL Learning, Inc.
Blackboard Inc. — Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Total revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 was $86.4 million, an increase of 26 percent over the first quarter of 2008. Blackboard ak=los announced that it will acquire ANGEL Learning for approximately $95 million, net of cash acquired and excluding transaction costs. Read More »
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