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Dec 19, 2025

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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 12/19

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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BetterLesson and Kiddom Partnership Aims to Deliver HQIM to K–12 Schools

  • Writer: Cat Burchmore
    Cat Burchmore
  • Feb 6, 2024
  • 2 min read

Updated: Nov 20, 2024

BetterLesson, a leading provider of high-quality virtual and in-person K–12 professional learning, proudly announces a partnership with Kiddom, a paradigm shifter for equitable learning experiences and publisher of high-quality instructional resources.


Kiddom is revolutionary technology, providing scalable access to and implementation of high-quality instructional materials. Through partnerships with the highest quality curriculum providers with proven efficacy, Kiddom transforms paper into engaging, customizable teaching and learning experiences.

This collaboration between BetterLesson and Kiddom bridges two tangential components of curriculum implementation together. By seamlessly connecting crucial aspects of teaching and professional learning on one powerful platform, the partnership enhances and streamlines the overall curriculum implementation journey.


Key highlights of the BetterLesson + Kiddom partnership include:

  1. Curriculum Management for OUR Math K-5, OUR Math 6-8, IM K-12 Math, EL Education K-8 Language Arts Curriculum, OpenSciEd 6-8, and Odell Education High School Literacy Program: Through BetterLesson, educators will learn how they can effortlessly customize, share, and manage curriculum on the Kiddom platform. This ensures a more efficient and cohesive approach to lesson planning and delivery.

  2. Differentiated Instruction: Kiddom empowers educators to easily differentiate instruction. Teachers can tailor learning experiences to individual needs, fostering a more personalized and student-centered environment.

  3. Assessment Capabilities: With Kiddom, learners can take assessments online, providing a user-friendly and efficient way to gauge student understanding and monitor progress. Teachers gain instant access to performance data, enabling them to make data-driven decisions to enhance teaching strategies.

  4. Data & Analytics: The partnership between BetterLesson and Kiddom equips educators and administrators with powerful insights and tools to create individual learning paths based on real data. This collaborative effort aims to reveal data insights that pinpoint critical district initiatives from intervention to programming.

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