Critical Path, Aether Systems, Sylvan Learning Systems and others are investing in Baltimore-based Mindsurf, a Web education company that will provide learning services over the Internet to students using handheld computers. Critical Path and other investors will own the remaining 6 percent of Mindsurf. MindSurf will enable teachers, students and parents to communicate using wireless handheld devices like those made by Palm. Students through the 12th grade will have access to information including schedules, assignments and reference materials.
Parents can receive information about their children's attendance and grades.
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