Speaking of private equity. [*Inside Higher Ed*](https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2019/12/05/canvas-parent-company-go-private):
> Instructure, the publicly traded company behind the learning management system Canvas, is going private. The company announced a few weeks ago that it was exploring a number of strategic options, including a possible sale. Yesterday the company agreed to be acquired by private equity and investment firm Thoma Bravo for approximately $2 billion.