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Google launches ‘Read Along,’ a free app that helps young children practice reading
Google today is launching a new app, Read Along, that aims to help elementary school students practice their reading skills…
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Wide Open School organizes free educational resources to help parents and teachers homeschool
Nearly 300 million kids are missing school worldwide because of the coronavirus outbreak, including some 54 million in the U.S. alone. That’s left parents…
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Amazon Prime Video is streaming kids’ movies and TV for free, no Prime membership required
Amazon is making a selection of family-friendly and programming for kids available for free streaming on Prime Video as a…
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YouTube to invest $100M in kids’ content that showcases character strengths, like compassion and curiosity
YouTube in September announced a $100 million fund to invest in new children’s video content, following its $170 million settlement…
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Netflix and Nickelodeon partner on original programming, following Disney+ launch
Netflix is taking on the Disney+ threat by partnering up with kids entertainment giant Nickelodeon, which will produce original content,…
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Nike launches a subscription service for kids’ shoes, Nike Adventure Club
Just in time for back-to-school shopping, Nike today officially announced its entry into the subscription service market with the launch…
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Foot Locker takes a minority stake in kids clothing subscription service Rockets of Awesome
Foot Locker is taking a stake in the subscription-based shopping service, Rockets of Awesome — a startup that’s something of…
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Step targets teens and parents with a no-fees mobile bank account and Visa card
A new mobile banking startup called Step wants to help bring teenagers and other young adults into the cashless era.…
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