Bill Gates: Like athletes, teachers need their Vince Lombardi or John Wooden

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To improve upon something, we must learn, and to learn, we often seek guidance from others. For example, Michael Jordan received hoops help from his incredible coaches Dean Smith and Phil Jackson. To sharpen his bridge skills, Bill Gates sought out the advice of professional Sharon Osberg. But, as Gates details in his latest TED talk, teachers… Read More…

This startup builds apps for a million customers that learn in bite-sized snacks

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Technology is certainly changing and improving how people are educated today, and one Seattle startup is well on its way to providing apps that help us learn with our new gadgets. Founded by Microsoft vet Kalpit Jain, WAGmob debuted in December 2010 and has grown into a successful 50-person operation. The company just announced that it… Read More…

Video game vet creates books you can play with, reaches $10K Kickstarter goal in 4 days

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It all added up for Joe Booth. Having spent 25 years in the video game industry at places like Microsoft, Electronics Arts and Ubisoft, the England-born veteran had learned the ins and outs of the gaming world. He is also dyslexic. For his entire life, reading and writing haven’t come easy. And as a father… Read More…

‘Change My School’ raises money for schools with monthly video contests

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When his dream of becoming a professional baseball player didn’t pan out, Seattle native Bryce Anderson decided to switch his career path to business. But year after year, spreadsheet after spreadsheet, the 24-year-old began to grow weary of his work in insurance and real estate. One day in the office two summers ago, Anderson turned off… Read More…

The future of education: What entrepreneurs need to know about entering the e-learning space

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The education space is a promising field that has garnered tons of investor attention. The numbers don’t lie: education technology raised $1.1 billion in 2012. But can anyone predict what the world of education will look like by the year 2020? What should entrepreneurs be cautious of if they choose to enter this $600 billion business?… Read More…

Windows virus causing havoc for school district in Microsoft’s backyard

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The laptops issued to students in the Lake Washington School District were supposed to accelerate learning, but now a nasty computer virus spreading everywhere is disrupting class and costing the district money. The district has spent more than one month fighting off something called the Goblin virus. It comes from downloaded malware via the internet and spreads… Read More…