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Pear Deck Learning Sets New Standard for AI in Education as the First and Only Platform with AI Embedded Across Entire Teaching Journey
Replacing fragmented tools with an all-in-one solution designed for meaningful classroom impact, Pear Deck Learning is redefining how AI is used in education—now with free access for teachers
By GoGuardian · Via GlobeNewswire · July 1, 2025
GoGuardian Appoints John Buchanan as Chief Growth Officer
Buchanan, an experienced global marketing and sales leader who has held executive roles with Adobe, Electronic Arts, and NFL, will now lead GoGuardian’s sales and marketing efforts
By GoGuardian · Via GlobeNewswire · September 6, 2024
Teachers Can Now Create Standards-Aligned Content in Under 30 Seconds with Pear Deck’s New ‘Instant Pear Decks’ Feature
Instant Pear Decks save teachers time by leveraging generative AI technology to easily and quickly create customized lessons
By GoGuardian · Via GlobeNewswire · August 1, 2024
GoGuardian Introduces One-Click Tutoring Support for Students With GoGuardian Teacher and Pear Assessment
Newly launched Pear Deck Tutor integrations with GoGuardian Teacher and Pear Assessment provide educators one-click access to personalized learning support for students
By GoGuardian · Via GlobeNewswire · March 27, 2024
GoGuardian Appoints Rich Preece as CEO
Preece, an experienced SaaS leader and former COO of LegalZoom, will lead the prominent edtech company through its next chapter of innovation and growth
By GoGuardian · Via GlobeNewswire · March 22, 2024
GoGuardian Launches Pear Deck Learning, a Comprehensive Ecosystem of Innovative Learning Tools
Pear Deck Learning’s ecosystem of educational technologies is rooted in learning science and designed to support every stage of a student’s learning journey
By GoGuardian · Via GlobeNewswire · January 22, 2024
GoGuardian Joins Industry Commitment to Responsible AI Development In Educational Technology
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GoGuardian, the leading company providing proven solutions to create effective, engaging, and safer learning environments, today joined the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) in announcing an industry-wide commitment to principles ensuring the responsible development and use of Artificial Intelligence in educational technology. SIIA's recently published principles underscore AI’s “vast promise to enhance a learner’s educational experience, an educator’s career, or a parent’s involvement.”
By GoGuardian · Via GlobeNewswire · October 24, 2023
Edulastic Launches AI Capabilities Designed to Save Teachers Time and Support Positive Learning Outcomes
Question Generator and Assisted Rubrics offered as premium AI add-ons for Edulastic customers
By GoGuardian · Via GlobeNewswire · September 14, 2023
GoGuardian Adds Teach For America CEO Elisa Villanueva Beard to Board of Directors
GoGuardian, the leading education technology company providing simple, proven solutions to create effective, engaging, and safer learning environments, today announced Elisa Villanueva Beard joined its board of directors. Villanueva Beard’s more than 20 years of experience in education, including seven years as the CEO of Teach For America, combined with her career-long devotion to educational equity and excellence, helps deepen the student-centered mindset of the GoGuardian board of directors.
By GoGuardian · Via Business Wire · August 16, 2022
GoGuardian Acquires TutorMe, Bringing One-on-One Online Tutoring to Students Across the U.S.
ISTE 2022 – GoGuardian, the leading education technology company helping create more effective and safer learning environments, today announced the completion of its acquisition of TutorMe, an online tutoring solution creating access and opportunity for all students. With the addition of TutorMe to GoGuardian’s family of education solutions, nearly 25 million public K-12 students — one in two — now benefit from GoGuardian technology as part of their learning journey.
By GoGuardian · Via Business Wire · June 27, 2022
GoGuardian and USC Center EDGE Partner to Deliver Insights and Best Practices for Student Engagement and Educational Equity
GoGuardian, the leading education technology company helping create more effective and safer learning environments, today announced a partnership with the USC Rossier School of Education’s Center for Engagement-Driven Global Education (Center EDGE) to co-develop research, insights, and best practices for K-12 student engagement and educational equity. Through this partnership, GoGuardian and Center EDGE will collaborate on the annual State of Engagement Report, and continue to expand the Innovation Incubator by convening an advisory group of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) experts to help shape the future of learning.
By GoGuardian · Via Business Wire · May 17, 2022
GoGuardian Appoints Former Amazon Executive Sharad Gupta as Chief Product Officer
GoGuardian, the leading education technology company providing simple, proven solutions to help create effective, engaging, and safe learning environments, today announced the appointment of Sharad Gupta as Chief Product Officer (CPO). The former Amazon executive will lead GoGuardian’s product management, design, user experience, and business insights teams to drive growth and innovation. Gupta will join GoGuardian’s leadership team to help shape the company’s vision of enhancing educational outcomes for all learners.
By GoGuardian · Via Business Wire · January 12, 2022
GoGuardian Appoints Former Google Executive Jenny Zhao as Chief Technology Officer
GoGuardian, the leading education technology company helping K-12 schools maximize the learning potential of every student, today announced the appointment of former Google executive Jenny Zhao as GoGuardian’s Chief Technology Officer. At GoGuardian, Zhao will lead the teams responsible for building digital learning solutions to help educators create engaging and safe learning environments.
By GoGuardian · Via Business Wire · December 8, 2021
GoGuardian Appoints Cyrus Mistry as Chief Product Officer and Chief Operating Officer
GoGuardian, the leading education technology company helping K-12 schools maximize the learning potential of every student, today announced the appointment of former Google executive Cyrus Mistry to the dual role of Chief Product Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Mistry brings with him 25 years of hardware and software experience with roles in product management, program management, and software development, culminating in an executive leadership role at Google.
By GoGuardian · Via Business Wire · August 10, 2021
GoGuardian—K-12 EdTech SaaS Leader—Announces $200 Million Strategic Investment From Tiger Global Management
GoGuardian, the EdTech leader helping K-12 schools and teachers maximize the learning potential of every student, today announced a $200 million strategic investment from Tiger Global Management. With this raise valuing GoGuardian at well over $1 billion, the company is primed to accelerate its mission to create more productive, effective, and safe digital learning experiences for schools worldwide.
By GoGuardian · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2021
GoGuardian Adds Former Qualtrics and Microsoft Executive Julie Larson-Green to Board of Directors
GoGuardian, a leading education technology company helping K-12 schools maximize the learning potential of every student, today announced Julie Larson-Green has joined its board of directors. Larson-Green brings more than 35 years of executive leadership with some of the world’s largest, most innovative, and best-known technology companies.
By GoGuardian · Via Business Wire · July 22, 2021
GoGuardian Acquires Edulastic, Bringing Best-in-Class Online Assessments to the Leading K-12 Digital Learning Platform
GoGuardian, the leading education technology company helping K-12 schools maximize the learning potential of every student, today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Edulastic, the next-generation online assessment platform for K-12 teachers and administrators.
By GoGuardian · Via Business Wire · June 28, 2021
Delaware Department of Education and GoGuardian Partner to Support Safer Digital Learning and Student Mental Health
GoGuardian, a leading education technology company helping K-12 schools maximize the learning potential of every student, today announced that the Delaware Department of Education selected GoGuardian as its partner to deliver advanced content filtering and student safety solutions for school-managed devices. Delaware’s more than 200 public and charter schools will benefit from being supported by GoGuardian Admin, the most complete system for monitoring and filtering content built specifically for K-12 learning environments, and GoGuardian Beacon 24/7, an award-winning safety solution that supports student mental health.
By GoGuardian · Via Business Wire · May 20, 2021