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Competency-Based Degree Programs On The Rise

Main argument: they offer nontraditional students a more affordable path to a degree. 

Competency-Based Degree Programs On The Rise, Anya Kamenetz, nprEd

20 Higher Ed Innovators

Platforms, programs & orgs leading the effort in making college possible for all students.

Smart List: 20 HigherEd Innovators, Getting Smart

10 EdTech Startups You Must Know About

Today, only 22% of the world's children finish high school. Only 55% finish sixth grade.

10 EdTech Startups You Must Know About, Bhaskar Santosh, EdTechReview

Viewpoint: For Profit Colleges Are Not Dead Yet

Demand for options, increasing competition, more gov't oversight will mainstream online ed.

For Profit Colleges Are Not Dead Yet, Andrew Rotherham, Time

25 EdTech Startups Worth Knowing

There’s a litany of resources being created on a daily basis.

25 EdTech Startups Worth Knowing, Katie Lepi, Edudemic

Top 10 Disruptors of Education

A revolution will bring high-quality ed to 100s of millions without access.

The Revolution: Top 10 Disruptors of Education, Jack Hidary, Huff Post

Let the EdTech Race Begin

In April more than $110M has been invested in education companies.

VC's are Picking Their Horses, Kirsten Winkler, Edcetera

StraighterLine Raises $10 Million from FirstMark Capital

Baltimore startup offers low-cost, subscription access to accredited online general ed courses.

StraighterLine Nabs $10M to Make College Affordable with Online Ed, Rip Empson, TechCrunch