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Best Student Debt Solutions for 2024
Student loans allow more individuals to realize their educational, occupational, and financial potential. But high student debt payments...
May 3, 20241 min read
Federal Hill education company raises $3M, adds health care division
The company is focused on stopping truancy but is now expanding its services. Here’s why. Read full story here . #Concentric
Apr 29, 20241 min read
Western Illinois University Selects Regent Award Suite
New solution modernizes financial aid management and complies with FAFSA Simplification Regent Education, a leader in SaaS-based...
Apr 24, 20242 min read
This district found some important partners to fight absenteeism
Bringing students and families back into classrooms has been a monumental challenge for a variety of reasons that include health and...
Apr 10, 20243 min read
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
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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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