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New Survey - Is "Quiet Constraint" Quiet Quitting's New Rival?

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahoot!, the global learning and engagement platform company, today announced a new third-party survey of U.S. enterprise workers revealing that "Quiet Constraint" is Corporate America's current hidden threat at work. According to the data, over half (58%) employees say that they hold in valuable knowledge they could share with their colleagues. The Gen Z generation exhibited this behavior more than any other generation, with 77% of Gen Zers reporting that they silently sit on beneficial information in the workplace.

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  • , the global learning and engagement platform company, today announced a new third-party survey of U.S. enterprise workers revealing that "Quiet Constraint" is Corporate America's current hidden threat at work.
  • However, the survey identified there may be a new phenomenon called 'Quiet Constraint' emerging in workplaces.
  • According to the survey, more than half (58%) of workers hold valuable knowledge that could benefit/help their co-workers that they haven't yet shared.
  • This survey was conducted online within the United States by market-research consultancy Researchscape on behalf of Kahoot!

Kahoot! named one of Fast Company's "Brands That Matter" in 2022

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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OSLO, Norway, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahoot!, the global learning and engagement platform company, today announced it has been named to Fast Company's second annual Brands That Matter list, recognizing companies and organizations that have achieved relevance through cultural impact and social engagement, and authentically communicated their missions and ideals.

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  • "The result is a wide-ranging list of honorees that are making their mark on culture, and through social impact."
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SXSW EDU® Reveals Nearly Half of Its 2023 Programming with 187 New PanelPicker® Sessions and Workshops

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SXSW EDU® unveiled an array of programming for the 2023 Conference & Festival. The conference, held from March 6-9, 2023, will feature nearly 400 sessions, with the initial 187 sessions and events just confirmed. Voted on through the community-driven PanelPicker® process, the selected sessions feature the most pressing themes and in-demand topics in the education space. Audiences will experience one of the most diverse years yet, including topics such as student agency, accessibility, wage gaps, mental health and wellness, the role of data, and keeping teachers in the classroom.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SXSW EDU unveiled an array of programming for the 2023 Conference & Festival.
  • The conference, held from March 6-9, 2023, will feature nearly 400 sessions, with the initial 187 sessions and events just confirmed.
  • Voted on through the community-driven PanelPicker process, the selected sessions feature the most pressing themes and in-demand topics in the education space.
  • After receiving more than 1,200 proposals from the education community via PanelPicker, submissions were narrowed down through community voting, SXSW EDU Advisory Board evaluation, and staff review.

Kahoot! is now available in Korean making learning even more awesome for millions of lifelong learners

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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is expanding and personalizing the user experience of its products across Asia, providing millions of lifelong learners with premium content and meaningful learning experiences in their own language.

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  • is expanding and personalizing the user experience of its products across Asia, providing millions of lifelong learners with premium content and meaningful learning experiences in their own language.
  • have a unified vision of increasing learning engagement through social interaction, friendly competition and gamified experiences for learners of all ages.
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Kahoot! announces strategic secondary investment from General Atlantic to support continued expansion as a leading learning and engagement platform

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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OSLO, Norway, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahoot!, the global learning and engagement platform company, today announced that General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity firm, has joined its investor base to support the company's next phase of expansion. Existing investor SB Northstar LP, a fund managed by a 100% directly owned subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp., partner to Kahoot! since 2020, is selling its full 15% stake in the company to General Atlantic. Upon completion of the transaction, General Atlantic is expected to become Kahoot!'s largest shareholder. With a mission of making learning awesome for millions of people around the world, Kahoot! plans to partner with General Atlantic to accelerate further growth initiatives, drive innovation, and expand its global footprint in homes, schools, and corporations.

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  • Group has grown into a multifaceted offering and a portfolio of leading brands at the intersection of digital learning and audience engagement.
  • continues to pursue its mission to improve lifelong learning by building a leading global learning and engagement platform, we are thrilled to add a partner of General Atlantic's caliber.
  • Our learning platform makes it easy for any individual or corporation to create, share, and host learning sessions that drive compelling engagement.
  • General Atlantic is a leading global growth equity firm with more than four decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 445 growth companies throughout its history.

Kahoot! launches the Kahoot! add-on for Google Classroom

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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OSLO, Norway, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahoot!, the global learning and engagement platform company, today announced that it has launched the Kahoot! add-on for Google Classroom, making it possible for educators and learners around the world to discover, create, assign and host interactive learning sessions without ever leaving Google Classroom. As a Google Classroom add-ons early access partner, Kahoot! is one of the first digital learning platforms to be available as a Google Classroom add-on.

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  • add-on for Google Classroom , making it possible for educators and learners around the world to discover, create, assign and host interactive learning sessions without ever leaving Google Classroom.
  • is one of the first digital learning platforms to be available as a Google Classroom add-on.
  • Classroom add-ons are available for all Google Workspace for Education users with the Teaching and Learning Upgrade or Google Workspace for Education Plus editions.
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New Survey: Most Teachers Say Students Are Less Engaged in Class Than Before the Pandemic, But Believe Student-Centered Learning in the Classroom Can Help

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a new survey of thousands of U.S. educators, teachers validate concerns over student engagement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but believe that technology and student-centered approaches to teaching can help to reinvigorate students in the fall. Seven in 10 teachers believe that their students are more engaged when lessons involve play, and 68% of teachers said that their students are more likely to remember what they learn during learning activities they choose themselves. The survey of 8,000 was conducted by Kahoot!, whose learning platform is used by millions of educators and students worldwide, in order to surface promising practices for the new school year.

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  • Seven in 10 teachers believe that their students are more engaged when lessons involve play, and 68% of teachers said that their students are more likely to remember what they learn during learning activities they choose themselves.
  • "Even with most schools back to fully in-person learning, educators are reporting that their students continue to struggle.
  • The learning science is clear that when students demonstrate agency and choice over their learning, they're more engaged, and more likely to retain knowledge.
  • Our learning platform makes it easy for any individual or corporation to create, share, and host learning sessions that drive compelling engagement.

Kahoot! included in Euronext Tech Leaders

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Friday, June 24, 2022
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OSLO, Norway, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahoot!, the global learning and engagement platform company, today announced that Kahoot! has been selected as a Euronext Tech Leader, Euronext's new initiative to highlight high-growth and leading companies in the European tech space which have been selected by meeting a specific set of financial and non-financial criteria. Kahoot! is included as one of only nine featured companies in the software sector.

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  • is included in a new initiative from the stock exchange operator Euronext that showcases 100+ high-growth and leading tech companies across Europe.
  • has been selected as a Euronext Tech Leader , Euronext's new initiative to highlight high-growth and leading companies in the European tech space which have been selected by meeting a specific set of financial and non-financial criteria.
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  • Euronextannounced the launch of this initiative with the goal of making listed tech companies more visible to Euronext's large international investor base, further strengthening the European tech sector.

Clever announces Trish Sparks as new CEO

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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OSLO, Norway, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahoot!, the global learning and engagement platform company, today announced the appointment of Trish Sparks as the new CEO of Clever to usher the company into its next phase of growth. Sparks, a former educator who currently leads Clever's sales and customer success, will start in her new role on May 1. Clever, a Kahoot! company, is the digital learning platform of choice for over 65% of U.S. K-12 schools.

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  • Trish Sparks has been appointed as the new CEO of Clever to lead the company into its next phase of growth as it deepens district partnerships and sets its sights on international expansion.
  • OSLO, Norway, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahoot!, the global learning and engagement platform company, today announced the appointment of Trish Sparks as the new CEO of Clever to usher the company into its next phase of growth.
  • Trish Sparks has been appointed as the new CEO of Clever to lead the company into its next phase of growth as it deepens district partnerships and sets its sights on international expansion.
  • Ten years after co-founding Clever, Tyler Bosmeny will step down from his current role as CEO.