Brit Kirwan
New Market Thoughts
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The recent state of education is marked by innovative strategies and technological advancements aimed at enhancing student success and equity. From the implementation of high-impact tutoring programs that close achievement gaps to the thoughtful integration of AI tools designed to support teaching and learning, educators and policymakers are exploring new ways to make education more effective and accessible.
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 8/22
Today’s education landscape is changing fast, and technology is a key driver of that shift. From encouraging entrepreneurial thinking in middle school with new edtech tools to using AI for personalized learning, mental health support, and career readiness, these innovations are reshaping how students build essential skills. Programs like high-impact tutoring, partnerships for cybersecurity training, and AI-powered platforms are helping to close achievement gaps and open up new opportunities.
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 8/15
In this week's News Roundup, we explore how edtech companies, responsible AI, workforce development initiatives, and digital learning innovations are paving the way for a more inclusive and resilient education system.
Brit Kirwan
Former Chancellor, University of Maryland
Dr. Kirwan has had a long and distinguished career in higher education, serving as president of both the University of Maryland (1988-98) and The Ohio State University (1998-2002). He served as Chancellor of the University System of Maryland for over a decade.
Throughout his career, his commitment to diversity, access, affordability and academic excellence earned him global recognition. Among other important national leadership positions, Dr. Kirwan was past chair the National Research Council’s Board on Higher Education and Workforce (BHEW), the American Council for Higher Education, the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities, and the Business Higher Education Forum.
In 2016, he was appointed by the Maryland Governor and General Assembly to chair a commission, now called the Kirwan Commission, to make recommendations that would enable Maryland’s PreK-12 schools to perform at the level of the best performing schools in the world. The commission’s recommendations were enacted in a bill, The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, with a 10-year implementation plan and a $4B increase in funding by the 10th year.
