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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
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
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
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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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