Giving Compass' Take:

• John Rogers, writing for EdSurge, discusses the emerging trends within the education technology space as more investors garner interest.

• How can capital for education technology help alleviate access issues for these people? 

• Read whether or not education technology is boosting student outcomes. 

Private equity and venture funds have invested record sums into the global education sector—$30 billion in the past five years across K-12 and workplace learning. Since 2017, investment has accelerated with $14 billion allocated, according to research firm HolonIQ.

Despite the influx of capital, employers, schools and policymakers are only just beginning to harness the sector’s advancements in the delivery, accessibility and effectiveness of education technology. As adoption of these products and services increases around the world, so too does the opportunity for investors and entrepreneurs to generate positive social and economic impact alongside financial returns.

Here are five key trends to consider as education enters a new decade:

  • In the workplace, education is the new healthcare.
  • Our schools are facing a mental health crisis.
  •  Schools spent a decade buying technology. Now they want it to work.
  •  There is growing international demand for English-language learning.
  •  Will edtech be caught up in a backlash against ‘big tech’ over data privacy?

Read the full article about KEYWORD by John Rogers at EdSurge