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BetterLesson Works With Teach For America to Upskill New Teachers and Improve Student Outcomes
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — BetterLesson , a leading provider of high-quality virtual and in-person K–12 professional...
Nov 29, 20232 min read
Kids keep missing school in Virginia. Leaders are looking to curb that.
Virginia schools are looking for ways to combat chronic absenteeism as data shows the state is struggling to get students back in the...
Nov 27, 20234 min read
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
Former Denver Zoo, Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers CEO joins tech startup as chief strategy officer
The Denver startup aims to make hiring more equitable. After serving as the CEO of the Denver Zoo for more than three years, Shannon...
Nov 20, 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
Nationally Renowned Executive and Global Leader Dr. Shannon Block Joins PAIRIN as Chief Strategy Officer
PAIRIN, the workforce journey company, today announced that nationally renowned executive and global leader Dr. Shannon Block will join...
Nov 14, 20233 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
APDS Announces New Name: Orijin™
The ed-tech company’s new name reinforces the mission of creating pathways to sustainable employment for the justice impacted. Today,...
Nov 13, 20232 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
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
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Edtech and Workforce Tech News Roundup - 4/25
The recent wave of educational technology advancements highlights a transformative shift in how educators, institutions, and employers approach learning and workforce development. From vibrant online professional learning communities supporting teachers in integrating digital tools, to cutting-edge virtual reality applications that redefine experiential learning, the articles in this week's News Roundup reveal a shared focus on innovation, collaboration, and adaptability.
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Edtech and Workforce Tech News Roundup - 4/18
Our latest News Roundup highlights key insights from industry reports, the opinions of industry leaders, and the perspectives of learners and employers alike.
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Edtech and Workforce Tech News Roundup - 4/11
Explore the latest trends shaping the future of education & workforce development, highlighting the crucial role of edtech companies.
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