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April 27, 2011
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NEWS THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY

Educational Tech Gets a Second Look

Web startups taking tech into the classroom attract major funding

Inside: This Week in SmallBiz

In 2000, at the height of the Internet bubble, investors pumped a record $534 million into educational tech companies. Many of the startups didn't last. What's different this time around is that high-speed Internet is widely available in schools across the U.S., and students now have access to mobile devices that can run apps specialized for education. Take a look at the second Internet moment for educational technology.

Then get insight from seasoned risk-takers that could speed aspiring entrepreneurs' decision-making process. Take a deep-dive on secondary markets that transform private-company stock into cash. Finally, get pointers on honing search engine optimization skills. Enjoy.
--Nick Leiber
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Improve Your Search Engine Optimization Skills
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VIEWPOINT SCOTT SHANE >>

Make the Next Bailout Serve Small Business
First determine how to gather better data on private company credit markets. Then identify a new approach to encourage banks to keep lending during a crisis