FAQs: General
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Frequently asked questions.
Why did Nearpod acquire Flocabulary?
This partnership comes at a time when student engagement is cited as a top priority by 91% of superintendents. However, Gallup surveys find student engagement drops as they move through school. By 11th grade, only 32% of students feel engaged in the classroom. This lack of student engagement has also been linked to challenges such as chronic absenteeism and poor academic performance.
The combined solutions from Nearpod and Flocabulary will help schools and districts teach in the midst of this student engagement crisis. Research shows that engagement and achievement increase when students’ interests and voices are respected and reflected in the classroom. Flocabulary’s culturally-relevant, media-rich content captures student interest and inspires creativity. Nearpod elevates student voice by providing a variety of ways for all students to learn and demonstrate their understanding.
Combined, Nearpod and Flocabulary create the most comprehensive approach to engaging students in rigorous academic content by leveraging creativity, culture, interactivity, and media.
Is Flocabulary keeping its offices in Brooklyn?
Yes!
What will happen to the founders / leadership team of Flocabulary?
The Flocabulary leadership team, including co-founders Alex Rappaport and Blake Harrison, will continue to lead Flocabulary teams as part of the combined organization.
What does this mean for Nearpod’s/Flocabulary’s data privacy policy?
Nearpod has always held a core belief of never using any personally identifiable information to advertise or market third-party services to its users and does not sell or rent such information. That core belief will continue to be enforced as the two companies and products come together. Both Nearpod and Flocabulary have a practice of notifying users about changes to our privacy policy, and we'll continue this practice as a combined entity.