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Blackboard and Vital Source Launch Pilot for e-Textbook Platform within Blackboard LearnBlackboard Inc. and Vital Source Technologies, Inc., an Ingram Content Group company, have launched pilot programs with a number of colleges and universities to test-drive an integrated offering that makes the VitalSource Bookshelf platform and its hundreds of thousands of e-Textbooks available directly within Blackboard Learn, the company's flagship learning management system (LMS). - May 20, 2013 (www.prnewswire.com)	SAS
Cengage Learning Names Alexander Broich as President of InternationalCengage Learning, an educational content, software and services company, announced the appointment of Alexander Broich as the President of International. Beginning July 1, he will be based in the company's Boston, MA office and will serve on the executive team reporting to Michael Hansen, Chief Executive Officer. - May 20, 2013 (www.streetinsider.com)	E & T
CourseSmart Enhances Android Application Offering New Features to Maximize eTextbook ExperienceCourseSmart, an Educational Services Platform and provider of digital course materials, has announced CourseSmart eTextbooks, an upgrade to its dedicated mobile application specifically designed for the Android Operating System (AOS). The new Android app features both online and offline access to digital course materials. - May 20, 2013 (www.streetinsider.com)	E & T
Association of Educational Publishers, Association of American Publishers to MergeThe Association of Educational Publishers and the Association of American Publishers are pleased to announce an agreement to merge, combining AEP’s programming and professional development with AAP’s public policy advocacy to provide services for the preK-12 education publishing industry in a rapidly changing environment. - May 20, 2013 (www.bookbusinessmag.com)	B2B
ePals Corporation appoints new CEOePals Corporation announced that Katya Andresen will succeed Miles Gilburne as the company's Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2014, this according to a company news release. The education media company said Andresen will transition into the role currently held by Miles Gilburne, who will continue to serve as Chairman. - May 16, 2013 (www.stockhouse.com)	E & T
The Washington Post Company Reports First Quarter EarningsThe Washington Post Company reported net income attributable to common shares of $4.7 million ($0.64 per share) for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013, compared to $31.0 million ($4.07 per share) for the first quarter of last year. - May 16, 2013 (www.washpostco.com)	NEWS
Wiley Announces Branding Changes Within Its Workplace Learning ProgramJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc. announced a series of strategic branding changes within its Talent Management Solutions program, part of the company's ongoing efforts to expand its product offerings, strengthen brand equity globally, and foster its position as a publisher for workplace learning professionals. - May 15, 2013 (www.prweb.com)	E & T
DeVry acquires Brazilian school FacidDeVry Inc. said that it is acquiring a Brazilian education company, expanding its presence in the country as enrollments drop in the US. DeVry is buying privately-held Faculdade Diferencial Integral, known as Facid, for an undisclosed amount. The deal is expected to be complete in July. - May 14, 2013 (www.businessweek.com)	E & T
Instructure, Blackboard, Desire2Learn and IMS Global Launch the LTI App BountyInstructure, maker of the Canvas learning platform, announced that it is partnering with Blackboard, Desire2Learn and IMS Global Learning Consortium to encourage development of new LTI apps for education. - May 13, 2013 (www.prweb.com)	E & T
Triumph Learning Partners with Access Innovations on Common Core Standards-Integrated TaxonomyTriumph Learning LLC, a print and digital educational content company, has partnered with Access Innovations, Inc., a taxonomy development company, to create a new taxonomy designed to precisely align standards-based instructional content for all grades in the K– 12 education market. - May 13, 2013 (www.chron.com)	CST
HMH Cuts Loss, Trade Sales UpTotal sales inched up at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in the first quarter ended March 31, 2013, rising 0.8%, to $166.6 million, and its net loss was cut to $137.4 million from $225.3 million in the comparable period in 2012. - May 10, 2013 (www.publishersweekly.com)	E & T
Cengage CEO Seeking Restructuring, May File BankrupyCengage Learning Inc., the textbook publisher owned by Apax Partners LLP, said it's seeking to negotiate with creditors on a restructuring plan and may need to file bankruptcy as part of its turnaround efforts. - May 10, 2013 (www.bloomberg.com)	E & T
Learning Tree International Announces Second Quarter FY 2013 ResultsLearning Tree International announced its revenues and results of operations for its second quarter of fiscal year 2013, which ended March 29, 2013. In its second quarter of fiscal year 2013, Learning Tree reported revenues of $26.9 million, loss from operations of $3.8 million, and net loss of $4.0 million or $0.30 per share. - May 9, 2013 (www.businesswire.com)	E & T
Cambium Learning Group Announces First Quarter EarningsCambium Learning Group, Inc., an educational solutions and services company, announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2013. GAAP net revenues for the first quarter of 2013 increased by 13% to $31.4 million, compared with $27.9 million in the first quarter of 2012. - May 9, 2013 (www.prnewswire.com)	E & T
Wiley and Snapwiz to bring Adaptive Learning Technology to WileyPlusJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc., and Snapwiz, a company that specializes in adaptive and personalized learning solutions, announce the launch of WileyPLUS with ORION, the initial offering to come out of a new partnership aimed at giving students highly personalized experiences that improve learning outcomes and go further to creating adaptive, collaborative, and interactive learning spaces. - May 9, 2013 (www.businesswire.com)	STM
The Summon Service Expands Chinese-Language Content with Taiwanese Publisher Wu-Nan Book Co. Ltd.Serials Solutions, a ProQuest business, continues to broaden the scope of Chinese-language content in the Summon service through an agreement to index more than 1000 books from Taiwanese publisher Wu-Nan Book Co. Ltd. - May 9, 2013 (www.stm-publishing.com)	CST
Rosetta Stone Inc. Reports First Quarter 2013 ResultsRosetta Stone Inc., a provider of technology-based language-learning solutions, announced financial results for the first quarter of 2013: Total revenue decreased 8% in the first quarter year-over-year to $63.9 million from $69.4 million a year ago. - May 8, 2013 (www.4-traders.com)	E & T
Blackboard Launches Android App for Web Conferencing PlatformBlackboard Inc. announced a new mobile app for its online collaboration platform, Blackboard Collaborate, making it available on smartphones and devices running Android. The app also makes the synchronous collaboration platform available on Kindle Fire HD devices. - May 8, 2013 (www.prnewswire.com)	E & T
Symantec to Partner with Pearson VUESymantec Technical Certification and Technical Accreditation exams will be available exclusively at Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide. The Symantec Certification Program is pleased to announce Pearson VUE as its new, global certification exam delivery partner. - May 8, 2013 (www.symantec.com)	E & T
Coursera Announces Pilot Program With Publishers to Supplement Online Courses With ContentCoursera, a massive open online course (MOOC) provider, announced a pilot program with several higher education publishers to expand the availability of their content and resources, to be facilitated by Chegg, the student hub. - May 8, 2013 (www.virtual-strategy.com)	E & T

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