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Survey reveals skills that will earn you a job faster
Kenya is still struggling with a severe shortage of quality and relevant skilled workforce, despite having one of the best educated pool...
Nov 23, 20232 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
CREATORUP INTRODUCES A TOOL THAT CUTS PRESENTATION AND VIDEO SLIDESHOW DEVELOPMENT FROM HOURS TO MINUTES
CreatorUp introduces an AI tool that cuts presentation and video slideshow creation from hours to minutes, increasing productivity while...
Nov 13, 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
Meet Dr. Larry Ozowara, Mantra Health’s New VP of Care Delivery
When Mantra Health’s new VP of Care Delivery Larry Ozowara, MD, was a Division 1 wrestler at Stanford University, he experienced...
Nov 7, 20234 min read
The North America EdTech 200 is HolonIQ’s annual list of the most promising EdTech startups from North America
Broad access to generative AI sees a spike in new forms of digital content for EdTech solutions in this year’s cohort, while digital...
Oct 27, 20231 min read
Addressing rumors about staff shortages and long wait times at the Counseling & Testing Center
Director of Counseling Services, Crystal Champion (she/her), has worked at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in the Counseling and...
Oct 25, 20234 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
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Edtech and Workforce Tech News Roundup - 5/23
In this blog post, we explore how edtech and workforce technology are shaping the future of education and employment—from tackling absenteeism and fostering equity in college transitions to streamlining digital tools in schools and preparing workers for Industry 4.0. By examining current challenges and emerging solutions, we highlight the vital role that innovative technology plays in fostering more equitable, efficient, and future-ready educational and workforce systems.
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Edtech and Workforce Tech News Roundup - 5/16
In an era of rapid technological change and evolving workplace dynamics, preparing the next generation for success requires innovative, adaptable approaches to education and workforce development.
May 164 min read
Edtech and Workforce Tech News Roundup - 5/9
From the importance of trusted adult relationships in supporting youth resilience to the transformative potential of AI in education, the articles in this week's News Roundup highlight how technology, community, and strategic engagement can create meaningful impact.
May 94 min read
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