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Dec 19, 2025

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In today's ever-changing world of education and workforce development, technology is increasingly shaping the opportunities available to students, schools, and employers. From online talent marketplaces and cutting-edge edtech tools to personalized support systems and updated regulations, these changes reflect a shared effort to make education more transparent, results-focused, and centered around the learner.

Dec 16, 2025

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Mantra Health

Mantra Health CEO and Co-Founder, Matt Kennedy named to Slice of Healthcare's "50 Under 50" list

CEO and Co-founder Matt Kennedy has been named to Slice of Healthcare’s “50 Under 50” list, which recognizes 50 dynamic and influential leaders who are shaping the future of healthcare. Matt is a visionary leader committed to innovation and has an unwavering passion for improving student mental health across higher education. Under his guidance, Mantra has reached over 150 campuses and is now actively serving more than 1.3 million students. Read the original story in full here . #MantraHealth

Dec 12, 2025

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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 12/12

In today's rapidly evolving workforce Industry, traditional pathways into employment are facing unprecedented challenges, from eroding entry-level opportunities to shifting perceptions of higher education's value. As AI continues to transform skill requirements and job roles, innovative approaches (such as portfolio-based work-based learning, skills-first strategies, and streamlined educational systems) are emerging as vital solutions to bridge gaps and foster economic mobility.

Dec 10, 2025

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Orijin

Monroe County Sheriff's Office Partners with Tech Educator Orijin for Inmate Workforce Development Program in Tennessee

In a recent social media announcement, Monroe County Sheriff's Office shared its inclusion in a workforce development initiative with tech education provider Orijin, supported by the State of Tennessee. Sheriff Tommy Jones made the revelation, stating that the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility will serve as the site for this pilot initiative, set to kick off on January 1, 2026, according to a post on their Facebook page. The program will introduce inmates to the Interplay...

Dec 10, 2025

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Acceleration Academies

Gwinnett County students to graduate after given second chance with non-traditional, free program, Acceleration Academies

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Traditional high school wasn’t all that smooth for Cobi Dawson. He discovered the Gwinnett County Acceleration Academies program. “Traditional school wasn’t really for me,” Dawson said. “Like people, everybody wants to be alike. They act like people they’re not; they hang around other people they do the wrong things.” The program caters to students who felt traditional high school wasn’t working out. It’s primarily an online program, that also requires them...

Dec 5, 2025

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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 12/05

In this week's News Roundup, the articles featured highlight how the traditional pathways from education to career are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. From the widening gap between high school graduation and workforce readiness to the diminishing returns of a college degree, stakeholders across the education and employment sectors are rethinking how we prepare young people for success.

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BAM! Partners with Unruly Splats to Energize STEAM Education for Students

  • Writer: Cat Burchmore
    Cat Burchmore
  • Aug 31, 2024
  • 4 min read

Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Brains & Motion Education (BAM!), a leader in enriching K-12 education through innovative programs, is excited to announce a partnership with Unruly Splats, a provider of cross-curricular STEM and computer science enrichment designed to make learning more active and engaging. This collaboration will bring a new level of interactive STEM education to students across the nation. Working together, BAM! and Unruly Splats blend physical activity with STEM concepts to keep kids moving while they learn.

A Dynamic Collaboration for Hands-On Learning


Brains & Motion Education is committed to providing children with an engaging learning experience that promotes both academic success and social-emotional growth. Partnering with Unruly Splats introduces an innovative approach to STEAM education, combining physical activity with technology to engage students in a fun, energetic learning environment.

“At Unruly Studios, we believe learning should be authentically fun and that kids need more time to be kids: to play actively and to use their creativity to invent,” stated Bryanne Leeming, CEO of Unruly Studios. “Our collaboration with Brains & Motion brings a unique opportunity for students to experience hands-on coding, music-making, and interactive math in a way that encourages both physical activity and teamwork. We are thrilled to begin this strong partnership!”


Why This Partnership Matters

This partnership is about much more than computer skills. It’s about getting kids moving, encouraging collaboration, and providing learning that is fun, dynamic, and interactive.

Unruly Splats compliments BAM!’s hands-on, project-based curriculum, all to the student’s benefit!


  1. Increased engagement

  2. Enhanced teamwork and collaboration

  3. Physical activity during learning

In BAM! programs, students aren’t just sitting at their desks; they are up, moving, and staying active, boosting not only their physical health but also their focus and cognitive abilities. When students are engaged in activity, they learn without it feeling like learning.

That’s what makes Unruly Splats such a powerful enrichment tool. Integrating technology, physical movement, and collaboration gives students an exciting way to grasp critical STEAM concepts, all while having fun.

Innovative Programs to Energize Students

The combination of BAM!’s commitment to hands-on learning and Unruly Splats’ playful technology provides a comprehensive program that sparks curiosity and encourages creative problem-solving.

Students can easily code Splats through guided lessons, explore their own creative projects, and stay engaged in learning through play. BAM! is proud to team up with Unruly Splats to bring the following experience to your students!

  1. Unruly Music Jr: Unruly Splats offers a unique and engaging way to introduce students to the fundamental elements of music, blending hands-on experience. In this innovative music course, students will learn to understand musical concepts such as rhythm, melody, and dynamics through active participation. They’ll recognize various instruments and explore global music from a variety of cultures.  Using Unruly Splats, students will stomp to music on the Unruly floor tiles to create musical patterns and sequences, effectively turning the classroom into an interactive musical playground.

  2. Unruly Music Kids: Unruly Splats offers a unique and engaging way to introduce students to fundamental elements of music. In this innovative music course, students will learn to understand musical concepts such as notes, rhythms, and chords through active participation. They’ll hone improvisational skills to create and apply basic coding skills to program their own music, just like how music engineers create the beats behind your favorite hits. Using Unruly Splats, students will create musical patterns and sequences, effectively turning the classroom into an interactive musical playground.

  3. Unruly Math Junior: Unruly Splats’ math course takes a kinesthetic approach to learning, transforming mathematical concepts into interactive, stompable games. Students engage in a hands-on learning experience that reinforces math skills like  rounding, addition, and subtraction. Activities are designed to make math fun, where students actively solve problems and understand concepts.  This course not only boosts math engagement but also encourages teamwork, critical thinking, and active learning. It’s a dynamic way to integrate STEM and physical activity, making math memorable and exciting for students.

  4. Unruly Math Kids: Unruly Splats’ math course takes a kinesthetic approach to learning, transforming mathematical concepts into interactive, stompable games. Students engage in a hands-on learning experience that reinforces math skills like number operations, fractions, problem solving, critical thinking, and decimals. Activities are designed to make math fun, where students actively solve problems and understand concepts. This course boosts math engagement –  encouraging teamwork, and active learning. It’s a dynamic way to integrate STEM and physical activity, making math memorable and exciting for students.

     

  5. Unruly Coding Jr: Unruly Splats introduces students to the exciting world of coding through active play and teamwork. This course empowers kids to learn block coding basics by programming Unruly Splats to light up, make sounds, and count points when stomped on. It’s designed to blend STEM learning with physical activity, encouraging students to move while they engage with early computer science concepts. Kids will explore Data Collection, Sequencing, and Debugging in a thrilling playground. Predict, collect data, code, and fix errors while having a blast! 

  6. Unruly Coding Kids: Unruly Splats introduces students to the exciting world of coding through active play and teamwork. This course empowers kids to learn block coding basics by programming Unruly Splats to light up, make sounds, and count points when stomped on. It’s designed to blend STEM learning with physical activity, encouraging students to move while they engage with early computer science concepts. Kids will play competitive, sports, and arcade games while engaging in coding concepts from lists to randomness to variables. Step into the spotlight and play your own creations!

Together, BAM! and Unruly Splats aim to inspire the next generation of problem solvers, coders, and innovators by creating a learning environment that merges physical and mental activity.

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