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EdTech Chronicle Awards – The Best Awards 2023 Winners
Recognizing the best deals, leaders, companies, and services in the EdTech Industry Best Deal or Partnership Powerhouse+Co. –...
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
This innovative company empowers incarcerated people to reenter the workforce
Orijin—which makes a free learning platform for incarcerated people—is one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in the education...
Mar 19, 20241 min read
Skills, AI, and Lifelong Learning: Empowering the Workforce with Dr. Shannon Block, Chief Strategy O
In this episode of Workmorphis Wired, Emily is joined by Dr. Shannon Block, Chief Strategy Officer at PAIRIN, to explore the evolving...
Mar 13, 20241 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
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
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
Orijin partners with Interplay Learning to scale up access to skilled trades workforce development in correctional facilities
Orijin, the premier evidence-based educational learning platform in corrections, and Interplay Learning , the leading provider of...
Feb 28, 20242 min read
Tablets broaden horizons at Juvenile Justice facilities
A new Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention initiative will place tablet computers in the hands of justice-involved...
Feb 23, 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
How to fix chronic absenteeism in America’s schools
About a third of students are on track to miss at least 10% of school days this year. Why are students missing school, and how can we...
Feb 1, 20241 min read
One-on-one outreach shows promise in cutting school absenteeism
Students’ lack of connection to school may be a main factor across the country. When outreach worker Leah Marks shows up at homes in...
Feb 1, 20246 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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