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A parenting expert shares the best products to help get the kids through summer.

Help kids learn and make some extra cash!

Watch an engaging conversation between Amir Nathoo and Benjamin Vedrenne-Cloquet

It’s Star Wars Day! Whether you’re all about the Skywalker Saga or just adore Baby Yoda, here how to mark May the 4th. (New ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ trailer!)

Homeschooling is a progressive movement that allows parents to educate their children at home. But how do homeschoolers make friends?

John Broadwater teaches English online to students around the world, and one his students is a 5-year-old boy named Milan who lived in Kyiv until the Russian invasion began.

Even in an era of Zoom fatigue, Outschool managed to hook a million kids on its unique classes, more than quadrupled its value, and recruited 10,000 teachers amid rampant teaching shortages. But can it keep up the momentum?

Any remote job can be adapted to a nomadic existence. But these careers will allow you to free yourself from both the office and a boss’s schedule.

In honour of Black History Month, a Canadian Black educator has found a novel way to help students across the world learn about the African Diaspora—something not usually covered in schools. Ms. Shiren of Coquitlam, B.C., was inspired by her own ancestry, and now she’s using that passion to inspire…

Raising a smart kid is a team sport. That’s why parents often seek tutors to help their children overcome academic challenges. Here’s a cheat sheet on choosing the right tutor—and how much to budget.

Outschool’s co-founder says the system has allowed his company to focus on impact, not status.

Jade Weatherington has grown her Outschool business significantly: She’s now hired teachers. Despite teaching far less herself, she’s pulling in $10,000/month.

Hedy Bohm, a Holocaust survivor who has called Toronto home since 1948, explains why she is speaking to young people now to share her story.

Built In’s industry-leading technology has identified the best remote-first employers across the country.

Wesley Samples (@wesleysamples), founder and COO of Sora Schools, and Nick Grandy (@ngrandy), co-founder and Head of Product at Outschool, join Anne on this episode.<br>- How the pandemic has “fractured the status quo” and how it will lead to a period of rapid change for education systems around the…

Local groups and ex-Cowboy DeMarcus Ware helped his family bounce back after they lost their home.

Listen to this episode from Edtech Insiders on Spotify. In this episode of Edtech Insiders, we speak with Amy Amner Jenkins, Head of Schools at Outschool.Previously, Amy was the Chief Operating Officer of Education Elements, an associate partner at NewSchools Venture Fund, a co-founder of an after s…

What do you know about Outschool, the popular online school enrichment program that has been taking everyone by surprise? Their popularity has increased

Here’s an interesting one. Outschool (live online classes for up to 18 learners) just announced a series D at a valuation of $3b. That’s a lot of Outschool. And it’s the third rou…

The pandemic set off a great deal of expanding and contracting in the education sector. Some companies and services became obsolete without the ...

In the last 12 months, Outschool, a marketplace for kid-friendly enrichment classes, has raised its Series B, Series C and, now, it’s Series D. The startup announced today that its latest round, a $110 million tranche of capital, brings its valuation to $3 billion just four months after hitti…

During the pandemic, Jasmine Thorn found herself struggling with the online instruction offered by her kids’ schools.

There are already examples of how gains are captured by the few and not the many.

Now that some organizations are returning to regular workdays in the office, those who became accustomed to caring for their families while working at home have some challenges to face.

On this episode of the Getting smart Podcast, Tom sits down with Amir Nathoo to discuss Outschool and a marketplace for educators.

No family vacation this year? No problem. These spring break camps are just the thing to keep your kiddos engaged and having fun—and they’re all virtual!

In a year of massive educational disruption, these companies found ways to keep students engaged.

If you’re looking for programs suited for your theatre loving kids during COVID-19, check out this list of online activities and classes.

Megan Hardy didn’t realize her love of Dungeons & Dragons could be a job. Now she teaches 40 classes per week on Outschool and brings in $10,000 a month.

We want to encourage our kids passions. But what if we push too hard? What if we don’t like their passions? Here’s some help we love ourselves as paprents.

Jade Weatherington had been teaching English on multiple websites when she discovered Outschool. She’s now making $10k/month on the site ― here’s how.

Learn what you should have learned in school.

Group guitar lessons, math-and-Minecraft see rapid growth online.

With toddlers not having numerous options to education currently, parents are turning to virtual programs. Here are some of the best for your toddler.

In a world where everything is changing, two families redefine what it means to be a family by deciding to combine households for a year, to ride out the pandemic.

The Golden Globes announced their history-making 2021 nominations on Wednesday, with three women in the running for the best director: Regina King, Chloe Zhao and Emerald Fennell. In the Globes’ 77-year history, only five women have ever been nominated in this category before. That’s great news for …

Online learning and social distancing are having a wide-ranging impact on kids. Here’s what we can do to help them cope and even thrive as the pandemic continues.

Kids say the darnedest things. And as Eric Adelson learned, they even have an opinion on the NBA’s great debate.

Get the kids learning about Black history this month with cooking classes, music lessons, crafting and virtual tours.

Experts predict that homeschooling will remain a popular option this year among parents with school-aged children.

<p>The easiest way to make any holiday even more festive is by wearing matching outfits. These heart shirts are oh-so-cute — but really, any pink or red getups will do. </p>

Built In San Francisco’s Best Small Companies to Work For in San Francisco list ranks the startups and tech companies with the best employee benefits and salaries in 2021. Did your company make the list?

It’s a hard time to be a teen, but we’ve found 13 (actually) fun and creative ways for teens to connect with friends virtually these days.

If you’re looking to grow plants or veggies, learning how to garden is essential. We reviewed the best online gardening classes to help you flex your green thumb.

So you decided to stay put for the holidays … but now what? Woman’s Day Editor-In-Chief Meaghan Murphy joins Hoda Kotb with fun activities to help you make the most of your vacation at home.

These whimsical, fun, and educational options will keep your kids engaged while school’s out.

Investors at the best venture capital firms name the startups poised for a big 2021 inside and outside of their portfolios and across industries.

From learning a different language to solving mysteries, there’s something for every interest.

As remote learning or blended learning continues to be the new normal, many teachers and parents have found a handful of indispensable apps and tools to supplement what is being taught online

Keep everyone laughing and learning with these amazing educational tools (and most are free!).

It wasn’t the lingering exhaustion that made Christine Huang, a New York public school teacher, leave the profession. Or the low pay. Or the fact that she rarely had time to spend with her kids after the school day due to workload demands. Instead, Huang left teaching after seven years because of ho…

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Legoland had to shut its doors back in March. But that doesn’t mean kids are losing out on the LEGO fun.

More than half of Americans are looking for additional income this holiday season. Some winter side hustles could help you earn hundreds of dollars each month.

(BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR) Teachers have struggled for years in the learning space, and remote learning hasn’t made it easier, leading many into edtech startups.

These creative solutions from teachers can inspire parents with at-home learners

Carmen and Tyler Stoll, the parents of two young children, can’t thank their employer enough.

Use these 10 action steps to manage Fortnite, Minecraft, and other screen time.

As the pandemic continues to keep many schools shut, some parents seek alternative solutions. The result is a 7% annual projected growth in the private-tutoring industry, amid questions of access and affordability.

Britons have gone bonkers for subscriptions, with households now having an average of seven contracts costing around £552 a year. But for some, their budget stretches into the thousands.

No malls, no lines, no tears. We hope.

At Cheapism, we scout out the best buys for our readers, but how did we choose to spend our own money in this crazy pandemic year? Well, we’ll tell you.

A local chef who made only $7 in six months has pivoted her businesses for survival. And she didn’t without any aid from the government because she didn’t think she qualified. Chef JoAnna Minneci never pictured herself teaching the hands on art of cooking from a screen. &ldquo;I cook along with ever…

Say the pandemic has put you out of work, but you have a great skill to teach kids remotely. Outschool may be your answer to some cash.

If your family is as crazy about Halloween as mine is, you might still be hoping for some miracle to make all your favorite spooky activities suddenly safe again. But alas, if we’re to trust the CDC (please do), it looks like Halloween trick-or-treat cancellations are part of our “new normal.” We’ll…

To keep safe, parents aren’t trick-or-treating the usual ways this year. Here’s what they’re doing instead.

Doctors share how they’ll be celebrating Halloween with their kids amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

One-fifth of people want to start a side hustle, according to a new Acorns survey. Here are five of the most popular side hustles and how much each pays.

Outschool, which started in 2015 as a platform for homeschooled students to bolster their extracurricular activities, has dramatically widened its customer base since the coronavirus pandemic began.The platform saw its total addressable market increase dramatically as students left campus to abide b…

Industries like telehealth and contactless tech are likely to see rapid growth spurts as the pandemic continues.

Outschool is a great way to supplement school tailored directly to a child’s interests.

Unhappy with remote learning, parents are seeking alternatives, touching off “the largest educational innovation experiment” in history.

Online teaching platforms like Outschool let you teach from the comfort of home, earning money in your spare time. The main criteria for leading a class is a passion for educating, rather than a teaching degree.

Demand has surged for Outschool’s live online classes for K-12 students.

Outschool, a marketplace for live online classes for kids, started out in 2015 with a focus on serving families that homeschool. But now, with much of ...

Michelle Ferre, teacher and host of the YouTube channel “Pocketful of Primary,” tells Hoda and Jenna her tips for parents who are educating kids from home. She shares websites that parents can use to help their kids learn online, talks about ways to get financial assistance for programming, and reco…

As more and more schools go remote, getting digital learning right is imperative. Teachers and remote learning experts share what they know works and what they’re planning for the coming school year.

Edtech businesses have been meeting a crucial need during lockdown, with demand soaring for their services

Many families are gearing up for what likely will amount to another semester of online learning due to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are seven tips for making online learning more effective as kids go back to school.

Bookmark this list of resources and ideas for coronavirus-related school closures.

Wary of sending their children back into classrooms, some families are joining into pods to teach kids; other parents look online to replace or supplement in-person instruction.

Despite the challenges of at-home learning, some parents are considering teaching kids at home this fall.

President Donald Trump criticizes the CDC guidelines for the upcoming school year. Which includes children, teachers, and staff getting regularly tested. USA TODAY

Back to schooling this year means homeschooling for many families. Here are 7 online resources to help supplement your kids’ homeschool learning.

As parents nationwide prepare to help their children with more distance learning, a small but quickly growing number are deciding to take matters entirely into their own hands and begin homeschooling.

As more schools opt for virtual learning, some students may be left behind.

Pandemic pods and microschools are popular as the school year nears and reopening is full of uncertainty, and these startups are stepping in to help.

So-called “learning pods” or “pandemic pods” are small, in-person groups of students learning together with the help of an in-person tutor or teacher.

Back in the spring, when some of us were still using magical thinking when it came to what school would look like in the fall, a few friends started bringing up the concept of “forming a pandemic pod.” It seemed like a cozy, communal way of raising children on a budget, but probably unnecessary, we …

Amid threats from President Trump to withhold funding from schools if they don’t reopen their doors in the fall, education officials are scrambling to implement safety measures. Meanwhile, schools that have reopened around the globe are offering some answers, as well as warnings. NBC’s Molly Hunter …

Looking for ways to keep the kids busy and stay a little sane? These products are helping make our life a little easier and fun!

Wealthy parents are hiring private teachers for as much as $100,000. But veteran homeschoolers say the movement is rooted in spending little money.

With online schooling imminent, it’s important to find ways for students to engage socially. Laurel Springs shares how they foster social interaction.

Parents are spending hundreds a month to host home-schooling “pods” with back-to-school uncertainties during COVID-19.

Why should our kids learn Spanish online now? Well, for one thing, this is a good distraction for moms and dads who swore you would never stop traveling, even after having kids and now find yourselves grounded. Though we’re not exactly stamping our passports, we can still be those parents who prepar…

Here are some practical ways you can support staff members who are balancing work with kids and remote schooling.

Here are some practical ways you can support staff members who are balancing work with kids and remote schooling.

Amir Nathoo, CEO of Outschool, Discusses Remote Learning, Keeping Children Engaged, and the Future of Online Education

As many schools make plans to reopen in the fall, more parents are exploring home schooling and online education options.

Less formal instruction, but more family and community activities

As the issue of safely reopening schools in-class is being fiercely debated across the country many Bay Area parents have decided to take a do-it-yourself approach to learning. The fear that this abrupt shift in schooling will only widen inequities and racial segregation within school districts ha…

The easy startup ideas have all been done — the ones that just required some homebrew hardware hacking or PHP dorm-room coding to get off the ground. These days, you might need multiple advanced technical degrees to accomplish something significant. At least that’s what Danny Crichton muses grimly t…

Parents are rethinking their children’s education with “pandemic pods” as a reaction to potential health risks, but at what cost to less privileged families?

Most parents are still not yet sure whether their children will be attending school in person this fall. So, some have decided to take matters into their own hands and create their own kind of school — a sort of microschool that relies on traditional homeschooling techniques.

As schools and districts across the country finalize back-to-school plans amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, some parents are instead choosing independent homeschooling.

Stressed about your kids’ plans come fall? Consider unschooling

Families can sign kids up for online camps in everything from Minecraft to Harry Potter.

Amid threats from President Trump to withhold funding from schools if they don’t reopen their doors in the fall, education officials are scrambling to implement safety measures. Meanwhile, schools that have reopened around the globe are offering some answers, as well as warnings. NBC’s Molly Hunter …

Midway through this pandemic summer, many working parents are still desperate for creative options to preserve a summer filled with unexpected limitations. Here are 20 great options for fun activities the kids will love.

Vice President Mike Pence claimed that the guidelines would be reexamined as the President pushes for students to return in the fall.

The 3rd hour of TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones talks to illustrator Wendy MacNaughton to learn more about her live drawing class that she’s been offering on Instagram. Since March, thousands of kids have been tuning in with Wendy every day, and now she’s going to be hosting a virtual summer camp.

If you’re like 30% of parents who say they’re considering homeschooling because of COVID-19 next fall, here are the factors to think through.

IT WOULD be an enormous understatement to say that the past few months haven’t been difficult on parents and their school-age children, who haven’t been able to attend school. The summe…

Summer camps across the country are going virtual, and here’s what they may mean for kids.

Depending on the child’s age and personality, there are educational subjects to suit anyone—STEM, sports, cooking, as well as arts and crafts.

Family therapist Ashley Graber shares advice on parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic and on creating a positive space at home for children.

summer will look a little different this year, but that’s ok!

There’s a good chance that whatever visions you had for your family’s summer of 2020 have been significantly altered. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, lots of us are without the child care, let alone entertainment, we normally count on this time of…