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FamilyWell Health Announces $8M Series A Funding to Accelerate Nationwide Expansion of Integrated Women’s Mental Health Care
Building on its success in maternal mental health, funding will accelerate FamilyWell’s growth into menopause care, advance its AI-enabled digital platform, and scale the FamilyWell Academy provider training programs BOSTON, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FamilyWell Health , the leading integrated women’s mental health company, today announced the closing of $8 million in Series A financing led by New Markets Venture Partners, with participation from existing and new inves
Nov 184 min read
CCA & Noodle Win Big In The Annual Education Digital Marketing Awards
Time to celebrate 🎉 We’re excited to share that CCA and its parent company Noodle collectively brought home 24 national awards in this year’s Education Digital Marketing Awards, which recognize the best work in digital higher ed marketing and communications! A panel of education marketers, creative directors, and industry pros reviewed more than 1,000 entries across multiple categories. Our winning work covered it all—social campaigns, microsites, digital media campaigns, vi
Nov 121 min read
Knack raises Series B from New Markets Venture Partners, appoints industry leader Megan Dusenbery as CEO
Funding supports continued scale of higher education partnerships for student-led peer learning; education leader Megan Dusenbery appointed CEO; founder Samyr Qureshi becomes Executive Chairman. MIAMI, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Knack , the leading student success technology platform that enables higher education institutions to power and scale peer learning programs, today announced the appointment of Megan Dusenbery as Chief Executive Officer. Founding CEO Samyr Qureshi
Oct 203 min read
Orijin Debuts Critically Acclaimed Film Sing Sing on Its Managed Learning Platform, Reaching 63,000+ Incarcerated Individuals in 19 States
New York, NY— October 20, 2025 — Orijin, the leading education and workforce development platform for correctional facilities, is proud to announce that the feature film Sing Sing is now available on Orijin tablets in facilities across 19 U.S. states. This powerful true story of transformation, hope, and rehabilitation through the arts is now accessible to more than 63,000 incarcerated learners nationwide. Sing Sing, an A24 release, is inspired by the extraordinary life of Jo
Oct 192 min read
Orijin Launches AI Discovery Lab: Why Correctional Education Needs Human-First AI Solutions
by Alan Santiago, Chief Product Officer The statistics are sobering: nearly 2 million people are incarcerated in the United States, yet...
Sep 103 min read
Jobs for the Future Recognizes Orijin as an Innovator to Watch in Correctional Education
NEW YORK, NY – September 3, 2025 – Orijin, a national leader in correctional education technology, has been named one of Jobs for the...
Sep 23 min read
Noodle Acquires MindMax to Strengthen Marketing and Enrollment Capabilities for Universities
Noodle Partners, PBC today announced the acquisition of key assets MindMax, LLC, a leading marketing and enrollment agency that partners...
Jul 22 min read
Orijin recognized as “An Innovator to Watch” by JFF
About the Innovators to Watch After a careful scan of the broad marketplace for edtech in prisons, jails, and other carceral settings, we...
May 281 min read
Orijin Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Certification, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Security and Compliance in Correctional Facilities
NEW YORK, NY – May 20, 2025 – Orijin, a public benefit corporation, and leading provider of secure learning technology for correctional...
May 192 min read
Massachusetts Department of Correction Tablet Program Expands Learning Opportunities for Incarcerated Individuals
Milford — In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, the Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) is recognizing the power of education...
May 43 min read
Orijin and Interplay Learning Expand Partnership to Offer 15 Learning Pathways to Support Pre-Apprenticeships and Additional Skilled Trades Training in Correctional Facilities
AUSTIN, TX and NEW YORK, NY – March 26, 2025 – Orijin, a technology leader in evidence-based learning and workforce development...
Mar 252 min read
IRESA Adult Education I.G.N.I.T.E. The Way Graduates!
ABC 12 News - IGNITE Program The Alpena County Sheriff’s Department and IOSCO RESA are collaborating to pave the way for inmates under...
Mar 134 min read
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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.
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 11/14
In this week's News Roundup, we've found stories about leveraging innovative strategies, technology, and targeted interventions to address pressing educational and workforce challenges. From the resurgence of community colleges and non-degree credentials to the ethical integration of AI in classrooms and efforts to combat learning loss, a shared focus emerges on expanding access, improving quality, and preparing diverse student populations for the evolving economy.
Nov 144 min read
Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 11/7
The articles featured in this week's News Roundup shine a light on a common thread: technology and smarter workforce linkages are reshaping education for today’s job market. From data-driven career coaching and expanded apprenticeships to virtual career fairs and AI-enabled learning, edtech and workforce development firms have opportunities to widen access, align curricula with in-demand skills, and support responsible, humane use of AI in student success and mental health.
Nov 74 min read
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