tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011-06-29:/edweek/reimagining/146 2014-04-04T18:12:38Z Matt Greenfield is the managing director of Rethink Education, a venture fund focused exclusively on early- and growth-stage education technology startups. Tom Segal, an analyst for Rethink Education, has written extensively about innovation and educational technology issues. Movable Type Pro 5.2.7 tag:blogs.edweek.org,2014:/edweek/reimagining//146.38573 2014-04-03T17:20:52Z 2014-04-04T18:12:38Z

One last post before we hit the road. A thank you to our readers and the EdWeek staff, and a review of the progress we have made since launch.

Tom Segal http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/reimagining/ One last post before we hit the road. A thank you to our readers and the EdWeek staff, and a review of the progress we have made since launch. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2014:/edweek/reimagining//146.38088 2014-03-11T19:26:13Z 2014-03-11T19:59:17Z

Many people are wondering whether there is a bubble in educational technology. Has too much venture capital been invested in the sector? Have valuations gotten too high? My answer is that there is a bubble in ideas that won't work and a dearth of capital for ideas that can work.

Matt Greenfield http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/reimagining/ Many people are wondering whether there is a bubble in educational technology. Has too much venture capital been invested in the sector? Have valuations gotten too high? My answer is that there is a bubble in ideas that won't work and a dearth of capital for ideas that can work. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2014:/edweek/reimagining//146.37262 2014-01-30T16:55:28Z 2014-02-12T15:17:55Z

Datapalooza highlighted the strengthening bond between the federal government and new apps and websites (for profit and nonprofit alike) seeking to streamline and educate the college application process. By providing access to unique and powerful datasets through consumable APIs, the Deparment of Education is creating a framework for public-private-partnerships that can best inform the consumer known as the aspiring student.

Tom Segal http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/reimagining/ Datapalooza highlighted the strengthening bond between the federal government and new apps and websites (for profit and nonprofit alike) seeking to streamline and educate the college application process. By providing access to unique and powerful datasets through consumable APIs, the Deparment of Education is creating a framework for public-private-partnerships that can best inform the consumer known as the aspiring student. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/reimagining//146.36385 2013-12-11T17:02:05Z 2013-12-11T22:01:37Z

Tech giants like Google and Microsoft have issued a call for global government surveillance reform, marking quite publicly that we live in a world where technological advancement has accelerated passed our cultural capacity to regulate it. Fears of spying and data ownership have negatively affected K-12, but the advancement has also created new industries for career paths, and with them the need for new educational focus areas.

Tom Segal http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/reimagining/ Tech giants like Google and Microsoft have issued a call for global government surveillance reform, marking quite publicly that we live in a world where technological advancement has accelerated passed our cultural capacity to regulate it. Fears of spying and data ownership have negatively affected K-12, but the advancement has also created new industries for career paths, and with them the need for new educational focus areas. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/reimagining//146.36163 2013-11-27T15:35:08Z 2013-12-02T15:36:19Z

In the first of a series of guest posts from leading public officials and elected officers, Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia offers the lessons he has learned as a parent and participant in the K-12 education system.

Tom Segal http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/reimagining/ In the first of a series of guest posts from leading public officials and elected officers, Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia offers the lessons he has learned as a parent and participant in the K-12 education system. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/reimagining//146.35875 2013-11-12T18:19:47Z 2013-11-12T21:42:29Z

Guest blogger Miles Whitten looks at how new technologies in energy distribution and tracking will increasingly play a direct role within the K-12 classroom, and just why it is so important to treat energy consumption as a valuable piece of basic curriculum.

Tom Segal http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/reimagining/ Guest blogger Miles Whitten looks at how new technologies in energy distribution and tracking will increasingly play a direct role within the K-12 classroom, and just why it is so important to treat energy consumption as a valuable piece of basic curriculum. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/reimagining//146.35593 2013-10-23T12:26:57Z 2013-10-28T15:36:46Z

My partners and I intend to change the world. We invest only in companies whose employees have a burning desire to solve a large social problem (in our case, a social problem related to learning and teaching). We turn...

Matt Greenfield http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/reimagining/ My partners and I intend to change the world. We invest only in companies whose employees have a burning desire to solve a large social problem (in our case, a social problem related to learning and teaching). We turn... tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/reimagining//146.35465 2013-10-21T19:27:49Z 2013-10-28T15:25:00Z

A Company called Fantex recently announced it will be selling stock in football superstar Arian Foster, SEC-approval and all. With this breakthrough, is it only a matter of time before we can invest in the future earnings of promising kindergartners?

Tom Segal http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/reimagining/ A Company called Fantex recently announced it will be selling stock in football superstar Arian Foster, SEC-approval and all. With this breakthrough, is it only a matter of time before we can invest in the future earnings of promising kindergartners? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/reimagining//146.35415 2013-10-17T19:01:35Z 2013-10-17T19:16:42Z

This week marked the second annual EdTech Titans of Industry event in New York City featuring some of the top players in education: Diane Rhoten, Jonathan Harber, Gates Bryant, and George Cigale. Here are some of the highlights..

Tom Segal http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/reimagining/ This week marked the second annual EdTech Titans of Industry event in New York City featuring some of the top players in education: Diane Rhoten, Jonathan Harber, Gates Bryant, and George Cigale. Here are some of the highlights.. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/reimagining//146.35298 2013-10-11T17:40:22Z 2013-10-11T17:59:35Z

With the rise of ed-tech over the past few years, we have seen a steady stream of publishers, media companies, and private equity shops acting on the back-end of the venture market as the ultimate acquirers. But we have not seen a major technology company jump on board... until now, with Amazon's purchase of TenMarks

Tom Segal http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/reimagining/ With the rise of ed-tech over the past few years, we have seen a steady stream of publishers, media companies, and private equity shops acting on the back-end of the venture market as the ultimate acquirers. But we have not seen a major technology company jump on board... until now, with Amazon's purchase of TenMarks tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/reimagining//146.34958 2013-09-24T17:47:45Z 2013-09-24T18:08:53Z

There seems to be this idea in venture capital that if an entrepreneur raises money at a high valuation, they have somehow succeeded. In reality, they will best succeed if they raise money at the PROPER valuation, though the process is a bit tricky.

Tom Segal http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/reimagining/ There seems to be this idea in venture capital that if an entrepreneur raises money at a high valuation, they have somehow succeeded. In reality, they will best succeed if they raise money at the PROPER valuation, though the process is a bit tricky. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/reimagining//146.34833 2013-09-18T19:11:54Z 2013-09-24T17:47:34Z

Breaking Bad. The Museum of Natural History. The Bronx Zoo. All of these sacred institutions are beginning to understand the power of mobile technology and the App store in educating their audience and yielding a more informed consumer.

Tom Segal http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/reimagining/ Breaking Bad. The Museum of Natural History. The Bronx Zoo. All of these sacred institutions are beginning to understand the power of mobile technology and the App store in educating their audience and yielding a more informed consumer. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/reimagining//146.34635 2013-09-09T14:57:13Z 2013-09-17T21:26:26Z

The E-Rate Program has played a critical role in moving our nation's schools into the 21st century, and I wish it had substantially more funding. I am concerned, though, that the recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking outlines changes that will substantially reduce the effectiveness of this critical program.

Matt Greenfield http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/reimagining/ The E-Rate Program has played a critical role in moving our nation's schools into the 21st century, and I wish it had substantially more funding. I am concerned, though, that the recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking outlines changes that will substantially reduce the effectiveness of this critical program. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/reimagining//146.34468 2013-08-29T15:31:27Z 2013-08-29T16:41:00Z

It's basically impossible to make any sensible change regarding education policy and reform without first asking: What are we trying to achieve with our public education system? So I asked some experts what their thoughts are on the matter.

Tom Segal http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/reimagining/ It's basically impossible to make any sensible change regarding education policy and reform without first asking: What are we trying to achieve with our public education system? So I asked some experts what their thoughts are on the matter. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/reimagining//146.34351 2013-08-22T23:31:02Z 2013-08-23T03:08:56Z

Jess Gartner recently founded Allovue to help guide principals through the maze known as K-12 budgets. In this exclusive sit down, Jess discusses Allovue's goals, Teach for America, and what it's like to start a new ed-tech venture.

Tom Segal http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/reimagining/ Jess Gartner recently founded Allovue to help guide principals through the maze known as K-12 budgets. In this exclusive sit down, Jess discusses Allovue's goals, Teach for America, and what it's like to start a new ed-tech venture.