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Education-tech ecosystem grows in Boston

Boston’s reputation as an academic center lures a growing cluster of education-tech firms

By Michael B. Farrell

 |  Globe Staff  

  March 11, 2012

Over the past several years, the Boston area has seen an explosion of young technology companies focused on innovation in education. Many are growing here because of the access to top-notch universities, education researchers, or textbook companies. Some were hatched by former teachers who have ideas for using technology to improve schools, and others are the creation of entrepreneurs who have turned their talents to learning.

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