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St. Mary of the Hills Students Participate in KidzToPros LEGO Robotics After-school Program
Principal Suzanne Banach is pleased to announce that St. Mary of the Hills School students have been participating in the KidzToPros LEGO...
Mar 21, 20241 min read
BetterLesson Partners with Family Engagement Lab to Boost Engagement and Equity in Education
BetterLesson, a leading provider of high-quality professional development for schools and districts proudly announces its partnership...
Mar 19, 20242 min read
CREATORUP LAUNCHES AN “ASK ME ANYTHING” AI AVATAR FOR A US PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN CANDIDATE THAT REACHED 44,000 VOTERS IN JUST 2 WEEKS
As featured in the Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, NPR and other outlets, CreatorUp launched PalmerAI, a highly-successful,...
Mar 14, 20243 min read
Kalman Hettleman: School policymakers need to attend more to attendance
This column was co-written by Sue Fothergill, a Baltimore-based senior fellow with the national organization Attendance Works and a...
Mar 11, 20244 min read
CreatorUp provided AI to help secure victory for underdog presidential candidate
Jason Palmer, a self-proclaimed ‘long-shot candidate’ vying for the presidency, uses AI generated texts, emails and an avatar to...
Mar 8, 20243 min read
Kilgore College Goes Live with Regent Fund
New scholarship management solution improves efficiency and maximizes institutional scholarship dollars Regent Education , a leader in...
Mar 6, 20242 min read
K-12 Dealmaking: Company Focused on After-School and Summer Enrichment Attracts $18M in VC Funding
A newly rebranded company providing after-school and summer enrichment programs has raised $18 million from investors and hired a former...
Mar 5, 20244 min read
This East Baltimore native wants to inspire the city’s next generation of leaders
Karlo Young, the new president of Concentric Educational Solutions, believes good ideas can come from anywhere in a company — and he’s...
Mar 5, 20243 min read
K-12 Enrichment Company Brains & Motion Education (BAM!) Launches Today
New After-school and Summer Camp Programs Offer STEM, Arts, and Sports Enrichment Nationwide With New Funding Today marks the launch of...
Mar 5, 20244 min read
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
BetterLesson and Kiddom Partnership Aims to Deliver HQIM to K–12 Schools
BetterLesson, a leading provider of high-quality virtual and in-person K–12 professional learning, proudly announces a partnership with...
Feb 6, 20242 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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