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Back in the day, Blackboard Inc. was one of the faster growing businesses in the DC area. Because “back in the day” can be read as during boom time, a lot of companies in that region’s tech sector have come and gone. Blackboard hangs on — and even continues to thrive.

In the Washington Post today, Steven Pearlstein takes a look at some of the lessons Blackboard learned in the new economy. The piece is worth a read.