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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
Navigating the Path to Adulthood: An Interview with PAIRIN CEO Michael Simpson
Navigating the path to adulthood can be challenging for teens and stressful for parents. As parents, we all want our children to find...
Nov 10, 20234 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
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
Tracking the carbon footprint of higher education campuses in the era of online learning
Universities are remarkable places that transform peoples’ lives. But neither their financial model nor environmental impact are...
Oct 10, 20235 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
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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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