Dive Summary:
- ConnectEDU, eScholar, Pearson and Shoolnet will build New York's education database with $50 million from Race to the Top funding.
- The online system will store student test scores, curriculum information and resources for parents and will include interactive features to better engage students with their coursework.
- Initial plans to have Wireless Generation build New York's education database were shelved in light of last year's phone hacking scandal associated with News Corp., which owns the company.
From the article:
New York state education officials Monday said they selected four companies to build a broad education database that will host students' test scores, curriculum materials and education apps, paid for by up to $50 million in federal Race to the Top funds. ...
