Beneath the buzz of Silicon Beach and the steady hum of the entertainment-industrial complex, a new school of Los Angeles entrepreneurs have quietly developed a burgeoning edtech scene, addressing challenges in e-learning, tutoring, data analytics, and much more. Here are some LA-area edtech companies — some old, some new — that will cast their influence on a new generation of students.
Top Edtech Companies in LA
- GoGuardian
- 12Twenty
- General Assembly
- Illuminate Education
Top Edtech Companies in LA
General Assembly offers flexible learning courses in AI-focused disciplines such as software engineering, product management, data analytics, machine learning, experience design and marketing. The company operates full-service technology schools globally, with various courses able to be taken in-person or online.
Illuminate Education is a platform for collecting, analyzing and reporting K-12 student data through formative assessments, universal screening and progress monitoring tools. Its suite of products enables educators to access a holistic view of student performance and personalize instruction to meet individual learning needs.
LA Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that teaches STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) skills to low-income youth across Los Angeles County, applying hands-on workshops in robotics, coding, e-textiles and stop-motion animation. It partners with public libraries and after-school programs to reach underrepresented students, and trains librarians and community facilitators to lead workshops independently.
Formative is a real-time assessment platform to track K-12 student performance, deliver feedback and measure learning against standards. The company enables teachers to create digital assessments and monitor student progress instantly, which help educators intervene during moments of struggle while learning.
Age of Learning develops ABCmouse, a digital education program for children ages 2 to 8 that provides thousands of learning activities spanning reading, math, science, art and coding. The company also offers Adventure Academy, My Math Academy and My Reading Academy to support learners in multiple education subjects across grade levels.
GoGuardian provides K-12 schools with web filtering, classroom management and student safety tools across all operating systems. Its Admin platform offers threat detection and filtering policies for classroom computers and devices, while Beacon uses detection technology to identify warning signs of self-harm or violence and the Teacher tool enables classroom management and personalized instruction.
12Twenty is a platform that connects universities, employers, students and alumni to facilitate early-career hiring and career services management. It serves university career centers with tools for job boards, employer relations, outcome reporting and experiential learning tracking, while providing employers access to 60 million verified candidates across thousands of programs.
