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Tech Company 2U to Help Build Schools in Guatemala

Tech Company 2U to Help Build Schools in Guatemala

A leading provider of cloud-based software-as-a-service solutions 2U, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU), announced Monday a new initiative with Pencils of Promise (PoP), a for-purpose nonprofit organization that has built more than 200 schools for children across Africa, Asia and Latin America. Through the initiative, 2U and its employees will raise funds…
How Educators Use Technology in the Classroom

How Educators Use Technology in the Classroom

During an award ceremony at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, National Portrait Gallery, Microsoft Corp. announced the winners of the 2011 Global Forum Educator Awards. This year's winners were selected from more than 115 projects, narrowed from more than 200,000 applicants, who competed at national and regional events over the…
Andre Agassi Grand Slam for Children Education

Andre Agassi Grand Slam for Children Education

The Andre Agassi Foundation for Education (AAFE) raised more than $26.1 million at the 16th Grand Slam for Children benefit concert, in conjunction with its long time partner and presenting sponsor, Longines.  A donation of $18 million from Kirk Kerkorian, $1.5 million from the Engelstad Family Foundation and $1 million…