SAT Going Digital?

(Edweek) by Catherine Gewertz. The College Board announced Wednesday that it will expand the availability of a digital version of the SAT this school year. The company will give a practice version of the SAT online in some school districts in December, and then administer a fully operational, digital version of the SAT—and the PSAT […]

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ACT Invests $10.5 Million in New Market Venture Partners

IOWA CITY, Iowa—ACT, a mission-driven nonprofit organization, today announced a $10.5 million strategic investment in New Markets Venture Partners, a pioneering education-focused fund with a successful 14-year track record of identifying and scaling businesses committed to improving educational outcomes for millions of students across the K-12 and postsecondary spectrum. “Investing in innovation is central to […]

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College Board & Khan Expand Partnership to Include AP Courses, Test Prep

(The Journal) by Richard Chang. The College Board, which administers the SAT and Advanced Placement tests and programs, has teamed up with nonprofit Khan Academy to create preparatory materials and exercises for AP courses, to be available for free on Khan Academy’s website. Khan Academy will offer “free instructional videos, articles and practice exercises,” which […]

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