AT&T Launches Accelerator with 5 Ed Tech Startups
AT&T has launched its ed tech accelerator with an inaugural class of five startups.
"Each startup uses technology to help students succeed in school and future careers," according to a news release. "The primary goal —
unlike most other accelerators — is making an impact on society rather than monetary return."
The five startups selected to receive financial support, counseling and technology expertise and mentorship via the
AT&T Aspire Accelerator are:
- EduCanon, a Web and iOS platform designed to allow teachers to create and share
interactive video lessons;
- GradGuru, a nonprofit offering a service that provides community college students
customized nudges, through iOS and Android apps, to complete actions that will help them stay on track to graduate;
- Lea(R)n provides online platforms and services designed to help schools manage
their technology;
- MindBlown Labs creates mobile games that aim to improve student financial
skills; and
- Quill provides personalized writing and proofreading activities designed to improve
student grammar.
Each of the nonprofits will receive a $50,000 donation and each for-profit company will receive an equal investment. All five startups will
receive an additional $25,000 to cover participation costs.
"These organizations are on the cutting-edge of education technology. Their innovations are helping students succeed in the classroom and
beyond," said Charlene Lake, chief sustainability officer at AT&T, in a prepared statement. "Through the AT&T Aspire Accelerator, we
want to help grow these solutions to reach even more educators and students."
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