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Coding bootcamps see huge enrollment increase in 2015; Ruby most popular language

Coding bootcamps are becoming more popular. The second annual study from Course Report, a coding bootcamp reviews site, found that the number… Read More

Study: Washington state ranks first in STEM jobs, but 42nd in on-time high school graduation rates

It’s no secret that the Seattle area is a hotbed for engineers, scientists, mathematicians and other highly-skilled technology professionals. Whether… Read More

Bill to boost K-12 computer science education in Washington state awaits governor’s signature

A Washington state bill bolstering computer science education standards is waiting for Gov. Jay Inslee’s signature. The bill will make grants… Read More

Breaking down barriers: How coding workshops can help encourage women in computer science

Decked out in orange and a stylish pair of green striped shorts is Ginger, the unofficial mascot for the Geek… Read More

Renowned inventor Dean Kamen: Innovation is about finding the right problem

Even for Dean Kamen, inventor of groundbreaking products like the Segway, the IBOT wheelchair, the first drug infusion pump, a water… Read More

Susannah Malarkey setting sail after 20 years at the helm of the Technology Alliance

In 1995, Bill Gates Sr. asked Susannah Malarkey to lead an effort to study the health and vibrancy of the… Read More

This woman codes: My path into tech

I just left my profession to spend a year working constantly for no pay. I made the decision on a… Read More

Maker of sexually transmitted disease test wins UW business plan competition

Two startup companies that are looking to improve the sexual health of people everywhere took home the top honors Thursday… Read More

A powerhouse on the football field, but not in the startup ranks: Ohio State looks to play catch up in commercialization

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It’s hard to travel in the Buckeye state without seeing the scarlet and gray of The Ohio… Read More

Seattle startup Tune opens 8-bedroom house, with free rent, for women studying computer science

If you’re a woman studying computer science at the University of Washington and need a place to live — for… Read More

Amazon launches Whispercast 3.0 tool, emphasizes free services for schools

Amazon is intensifying its efforts to go after education market customers by releasing a significant upgrade to its Whispercast tool —… Read More

Seattle angel investor Gary Rubens donates $20M to Washington State scholarship program

Gary Rubens is already helping local startups get off the ground with financial backing. Now he’s doing the same for… Read More

Family Gaming: Osmo for iPad blends physical and digital worlds to help kids collaborate and learn

At PAX East this year I got to demo Osmo—an educational accessory for iPads. It’s intended to get kids to work… Read More

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GeekWire Radio: How a new startup movement is energizing Seattle’s Central District

Students in Seattle’s Central District are adept users of technology, like teenagers everywhere. But now they’re becoming makers of technology, as well. That’s… Read More

How this Seattle-area school district became a model for using technology in schools

Located just south of downtown Seattle, the Kent School District (KSD) is certainly unique. It’s the fourth-largest school system in… Read More

Whitman College raises $8M from Microsoft, other donors to launch computer science program

Students at Whitman College will soon be able to earn a degree in computer science. The Walla Walla, Wash. liberal arts school… Read More

Northeastern University continues expansion, plans to open new Silicon Valley campus

Northeastern University is opening a new branch campus in Silicon Valley, part of a plan by the Boston university to… Read More

Startup Spotlight: CaseBooker helps law students with textbook exchange marketplace

While studying at Seattle University School of Law, Miguel Willis noticed inefficiencies in the way students bought and sold casebooks.… Read More

Healthcare costs are devastating education budgets, and computer science education is collateral damage

I read the recent GeekWire article about how dozens of tech, education and nonprofit execs urge passage of Washington computer… Read More

Commentary: Computer science education is key to our future

The Seattle area is home to more software development engineers than any metropolitan area in the country. More than Boston.… Read More

Edtech platform startup Enlearn reveals first deal with education publisher

Enlearn, a Seattle nonprofit developing a platform for adapting and personalizing digital educational materials, has revealed its first commercial partner. Enlearn’s education… Read More

Seattle nonprofit Enlearn tackles thorny task: Personalize school with technology

One of the knottiest problems in applying technology to education is the holy grail of “personalization:” How to adjust and… Read More

Dozens of tech, education & nonprofit execs urge passage of Washington computer science bill

[Updated 10:45am to reflect additional signatories] In a strongly worded appeal, five dozen business and education leaders — including those from… Read More

Kristen Hamilton at Startupday 2015

Koru CEO Kristen Hamilton on failure and the importance of company culture

In the past few months Kristen Hamilton’s startup Koru expanded its services to Boston, made GeekWire’s Seattle 10 list of innovative new… Read More

Code.org takes sides on dueling bills promoting computer science in Washington State

When it comes to legislation encouraging the teaching of computer science in Washington State schools, Code.org’s advice might be: Choose wisely. Two… Read More

‘Talent marketplace’ Koru raises $8M to help college grads land great jobs

Koru seems to be on to something with its innovative program that helps college grads find jobs. The Seattle startup today… Read More

Can you count to $2 billion? Education technology investment hits new record

Education technology is a weird little industry. But you may never fully appreciate exactly how weird until you start to… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Infinut builds mobile games to teach kids reading, math concepts

When University of Washington instructor Ana Redmond noticed her daughter struggling with basic math in school, she decided to take matters… Read More

Amazon goes after Apple with Kindle Textbook Creator

Amazon wants to make it easier for people to craft textbooks for its e-book platform, so the company just released… Read More

Microsoft offers Maryland public school students free Office

It pays to stay in school, especially if you’re a public school student in Maryland. Microsoft announced today that families… Read More

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