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DR. IVORY A. TOLDSON APPOINTED AS CHIEF OF RESEARCH FOR CONCENTRIC EDUCATIONAL SOLUTIONS
Toldson brings over 20 years of experience to expand the organization’s focus on research and share best practices the leading student...
Mar 4, 20243 min read
Some Takeaways from the Webinar—“What Can We Do About Chronic Absenteeism?”
This past week I hosted an AEI webinar on nationally growing rates of chronic absenteeism—what are the causes, and what can we do about...
Feb 16, 20243 min read
How to fix chronic absenteeism in America’s schools
About a third of students are on track to miss at least 10% of school days this year. Why are students missing school, and how can we...
Feb 1, 20241 min read
One-on-one outreach shows promise in cutting school absenteeism
Students’ lack of connection to school may be a main factor across the country. When outreach worker Leah Marks shows up at homes in...
Feb 1, 20246 min read
Far more Maryland students are missing too much school
Coming out of the pandemic, students in Maryland and across the nation, had a hard time getting back into the habit of being in school...
Jan 31, 20243 min read
KARLO YOUNG APPOINTED PRESIDENT TO LEAD CONCENTRIC EDUCATIONAL SOLUTIONS’ STRATEGIC EXPANSION
Young will leverage over 20 years of leadership experience in education to oversee national operations. Concentric Educational...
Jan 31, 20242 min read
The Baltimore Banner announces its 2024 Emerging Leaders honorees
The Baltimore Banner selected 13 community leaders as its 2024 Emerging Leaders honorees, who will be recognized at an event in May. ...
Jan 25, 20241 min read
Schools are suffering from low attendance
But students are suffering even more. Class is again in session, but not everyone heard the bell. Following the Covid-19 lockdown,...
Jan 18, 20243 min read
Chronic absenteeism is changing K-12 education
In the years since COVID-19 forced schools to move instruction online, we’ve seen a renewed effort to get kids back into the classroom. ...
Jan 18, 20241 min read
Don’t Call Them Truant Officers Anymore
Schools turn absenteeism problem over to private companies and ‘professional student advocates’ That school absenteeism remains sky-high...
Jan 14, 20241 min read
Venture-funded company makes it a mission to reduce skyrocketing student absenteeism
Concentric Educational Solutions collaborates with Detroit-area schools to address the rising issue of absenteeism. In Ecorse, Michigan,...
Jan 9, 20242 min read
Has School Become Optional?
In the past few years, chronic absenteeism has nearly doubled. The fight to get students back in classrooms has only just begun. This...
Jan 8, 202420 min read
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 10/17
This week's News Roundup features topics that collectively illustrate how education technology and workforce development are evolving in 2025, from AI shaping hiring and upskilling needs to the persistent gaps in school-based mental health, chronic absenteeism, and college readiness tied to poverty.
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 10/10
Across the articles in this week's News Roundup, a common thread is clear: edtech and workforce development are critical levers for transforming learning, bridging gaps between education and real-world needs, and accelerating inclusive progress.
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 10/3
This week's News Roundup highlight pressing challenges and promising opportunities across various sectors: a projected shortfall of over 5 million college-educated workers in the U.S. by 2032 underscores the urgent need for targeted reskilling and credentialing initiatives; positive trends in college students’ mental health point to the importance of accessible mental health resources; and expanding youth employment and work-based learning can foster essential skills and comm
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