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Online University Nexford Will Use $8M to Plug Affordability and Relevance Gaps in Education
U.S.-based online university platform Nexford University has raised $8 million in a Series A round co-led by New Markets Venture...
Sep 7, 20224 min read


Students used average of 143 ed tech tools in 2021-22
Dive Brief: Over the 2021-22 school year, educators on average used 148 different ed tech tools while students accessed 143, according to...
Aug 24, 20222 min read
Regent Education Announces New Intelligent, Automated, Two-way Integrated Scholarship Management Solution That Helps Institutions Award Every Available Dollar
Regent Education , the leading provider of Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions that simplify the financial aid process for higher...
Jun 25, 20223 min read
Regent Education Announces Investment from Attain Capital Partners to Accelerate Growth and Innovation
Regent Education , the leading provider of Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions that automate and simplify the financial aid process ...
Jun 8, 20223 min read
MUSIC PRODUCTION CAMP: BEATS, SCRATCHES, & TRACKS (AGES 7-11) AT KIDZTOPROS
Play with beat makers, and use fun and easy tools to create original mixes in KidzToPros’ Music Production Camp. Along the way, you’ll...
Jun 2, 20221 min read
New LearnPlatform Report Shows Educators Interact with 86 Different Tools
The pandemic has increased the use of tech-enabled learning in school districts across the nation. This rise in smart technology inside...
Apr 22, 20222 min read
Motimatic Grows to 100 Higher Ed Clients, Drives Increased Student Impact
Motimatic, the leading science-backed enrollment and outreach solution for higher education, today announced new levels of company growth...
Apr 15, 20222 min read
Report: Students Used 74 Different Ed Tech Tools in Fall 2021 Semester, Educators Used 86
LearnPlatform today released a mid-year ed tech usage report showing that K–12 students in U.S. school districts used 74 different...
Apr 13, 20222 min read


Why I’m Still Bullish About the State of Edtech
In the next few days, thousands of edtech entrepreneurs, investors, educators and policymakers will flood a hotel in San Diego to attend...
Apr 1, 20222 min read
LearnPlatform Launches IMPACT-Ready™ Certification to Recognize K-12 EdTech Providers Committed To ESSA Compliance, Evidence & Student Data Privacy
LearnPlatform, renowned for its innovative edtech effectiveness system that is trusted by districts, state agencies and their partners,...
Apr 1, 20223 min read
Newcastle Student Named Winner of UW’s WYTeach Contest for High School Students
Toby Johnson, a student from Newcastle High School, was named the winner of the annual WYTeach contest that was developed by the...
Mar 7, 20222 min read
Climb Credit Offers New Career Training Loans and Tuition Management Technology
Climb Credit announced the launch of its new financing and payment technology solution for aviation training, to support flight schools...
Feb 9, 20222 min read
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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 19, 20254 min read


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 mobili
Dec 12, 20254 min read


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.
Dec 5, 20254 min read

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