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Kids keep missing school in Virginia. Leaders are looking to curb that.
Virginia schools are looking for ways to combat chronic absenteeism as data shows the state is struggling to get students back in the...
Nov 27, 20234 min read
Schools see spike in chronic absences since pandemic
Concentric Education Solutions CEO Dr. David Heiber discusses the worsening problem of truancy, especially among students in low-income...
Nov 22, 20231 min read
Public Schools Are Literally Paying For People To Go Bang On Chronically Absent Students’ Doors
Public school districts are resorting to paying door knockers to go to the homes of chronically absent students as more schools struggle...
Nov 17, 20232 min read
Kids Still Aren’t Going to Class, So Schools Are Getting Aggressive
Educators say new attitudes toward daily attendance are resulting in alarmingly high absenteeism At first, educators thought the ...
Nov 17, 20231 min read
Alvin Crawford: Transforming Education through Innovation and Impact
Alvin Crawford is the Chief Revenue Officer at Concentric Educational Solutions, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the...
Nov 10, 20235 min read
Concentric Educational Solutions Announces Expansion to Leadership Team
BALTIMORE — Seasoned education leaders to drive growth and broaden efforts in addressing chronic absenteeism, opportunity gaps, and...
Oct 24, 20233 min read
25 Black Marylanders to Watch for 2024, Plus 5 Living Legends
The Baltimore Sun celebrates Black History Month by honoring a wide range of notables who are working to improve the lives, health,...
Oct 18, 20231 min read
A Baltimore-based edtech company raised a $5M Series A
A Concentric Educational Solutions executive said that this raise will support its “planned growth and transition to more of a blend...
Oct 18, 20233 min read
Baltimore ed-tech firm Concentric raises $5 million round
A call that Concentric Educational Solutions CEO David Heiber first mistook for a prank led to the Federal Hill company raising a $5...
Oct 18, 20231 min read
Concentric Educational Solutions Announces $5 Million in Series A Funding from New Markets Venture Partners to Expand Work Addressing Chronic Absenteeism, Opportunity Gaps, and Teacher Shortages
The investment will enhance CES program offerings to eliminate barriers to K-12 learning and the teaching profession BALTIMORE, Oct....
Oct 5, 20233 min read
The Incredible Education Journey Of David Heiber, Concentric Educational Solutions
If you measure education in distance traveled, David Heiber has learned a ton. In the mid-1990s, Heiber was ending more than two years...
Oct 5, 20233 min read
Clarkson University expands mental health offerings through Mantra Health partnership
POTSDAM — Clarkson University, a premiere research university located in Upstate New York, has broadened its partnership with Mantra...
Oct 3, 20232 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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