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Why Varsity Tutors’ president left Amazon for Sears and what he learned from the experience

Why would anyone in their right mind voluntarily leave a rising star of a company that’s redefining commerce to a… Read More

DIY homeschool: One mom’s efforts to keep her kid’s brain from going mushy — plus experts’ tips

The Khan Academy math instructor has a soothing deep voice. It comes to you disembodied, a Wizard-of-Oz-like presence behind the… Read More

How universities and schools are going online amid the COVID-19 outbreak — and the hurdles they face

K-12 schools and universities are moving to online instruction to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Seattle Public Schools announced… Read More

Pacific Northwest startups well-represented in new Andreessen Horowitz top 100 marketplace list

Six Pacific Northwest startups made Silicon Valley venture capital titan Andreessen Horowitz’s new ranking of the 100 top consumer marketplaces. … Read More

Varsity Tutors raises another $50M to expand globally, accelerate growth in Seattle

Varsity Tutors, an education technology startup that combines live experts with an online and mobile platform for learners, today announced… Read More

Varsity Tutors taps former Amazon and Sears exec Ian Clarkson to lead new Seattle product office

Varsity Tutors, a St. Louis-based company that connects instructors with students for online and in-person tutoring sessions, is setting up… Read More

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