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PLATO Learning, Inc. Announces Acquisition of TeachMaster Technologies Corporation

PLATO Learning, Inc recently announced that it has finalized its acquisition of TeachMaster Technologies, Inc., a research-based educational software development and consulting services firm specializing in the implementation of cross-platform standards-based educational solutions primarily for K-12 school districts. The acquisition, which builds on the PLATO heritage of innovation in education technology adds a number of […]

The online difference

The e-learning marketplace is expected to become an $11 billion industry in the coming years, according to Arthur D. Little Inc.

Education Industry Revenues Reach $105 B in 2000, but Venture Investments Continue to Decline in Q2 of 2001, According to New Reports from Eduventures

Eduventures has released its annual overview of education industry revenues, trends and drivers, Markets & Opportunities 2001: Education Industry Revenues Top the $100 Billion Mark. The report details past and present revenue performance in every sector of the industry and provides forecasts for growth through 2003. “In 2000, overall industry revenues grew by 8 percent […]

IT paper chase

As layoffs loom, ITers look to upgrade and certify their skills

Classroom Connect, Inc. to be Acquired by Harcourt Inc.; to Become Part Of Harcourt Education Group

Classroom Connect, Inc., a pioneer and leading provider of professional and classroom learning resources that foster successful use of the Internet in K-12 education, announced today that it has agreed to be acquired by Harcourt Education Inc., of Orlando, FL, one of the nation’s most prominent and diverse K-12 educational publishing entities. Harcourt is a […]

Hewlett-Packard to Acquire Compaq in $25 Billion Deal

Hewlett-Packard (news/quote) will announce today that it is acquiring Compaq Computer (news/quote) for $25 billion in stock in a bold move to grow as the computer business struggles with shrinking sales, executives close to the negotiations said last night.

E-tail Dresses Up for Back-to-School Shopping

Reflecting a quieter overall economy, many online back-to-school promotions focus on discounts and cost savings.

Hungry Minds, a Onetime Distance-Education Leader, Is Sold to John Wiley & Sons

The publishing company John Wiley & Sons has bought Hungry Minds Inc., a distance-education pioneer, but doesn’t intend to revive the latter’s distance-learning programs.

DigitalThink to Acquire LearningByte International

DigitalThink solidifies position as top provider of custom e-learning solutions to world’s leading businesses while adding impressive roster of Global 2000 customers

Caliber Learning to Sell Substantially All of Its Business Assets

Caliber Learning Network (OTC Bulletin Board: CLBRQ – news) today announced it has asked the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to authorize a sale of substantially all of its assets to Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. for $750,000 pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement dated August 13, 2001. The sale is subject to Bankruptcy Court approval and is […]

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