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Successful Starfish Exit Validates New Markets’ Investment Thesis
As we reflect upon our investment in Starfish, we are not only incredibly proud of the management team but also gratified that our...
Oct 29, 20152 min read
Hobsons Now Delivers a Comprehensive Suite of Student Support Services from K-12 through Post-Secondary Education
Hobsons, the world’s leader in connecting learning to life, today announced the acquisition of Starfish Retention Solutions, the leading...
Feb 17, 20153 min read
Paul Smith’s College Calculates a Four-and-a-half-fold Return on Investment Within 18 Months of Starfish® Adoption
Student Success Outcomes Improve as a Result of Real-Time, Cross-Campus Information Exchange Arlington, VA – Mar. 2, 2011 — Starfish...
Aug 2, 20124 min read
Intelliworks, Starfish Partner To Bring CRM, Early Alerts to Seneca College
Seneca College in Ontario, Canada is launching a pilot program with Intelliworks and Starfish Retention Solutions to increase...
Aug 2, 20121 min read
Starfish, Noel Levitz Partner To Increase Retention
Noel-Levitz and Starfish Retention Solutions will integrate Noel-Levitz’s Retention Management System Plus with Starfish Connect and...
Aug 2, 20122 min read
Starfish Retention Solutions Introduces Starfish 2
Expanded Functionality Offers Unparalleled Productivity Tools and Insights That Enable Institutions to Help Students Complete Academic...
Aug 2, 20124 min read
Starfish Retention Solutions Recognized as “One of the Ten to Watch” by the Washington Business Journal
Arlington, VA – Oct. 7, 2011 — Starfish Retention Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of student success systems, announced today that...
Aug 2, 20122 min read
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 10/17
This week's News Roundup features topics that collectively illustrate how education technology and workforce development are evolving in 2025, from AI shaping hiring and upskilling needs to the persistent gaps in school-based mental health, chronic absenteeism, and college readiness tied to poverty.
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 10/10
Across the articles in this week's News Roundup, a common thread is clear: edtech and workforce development are critical levers for transforming learning, bridging gaps between education and real-world needs, and accelerating inclusive progress.
Oct 104 min read
Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 10/3
This week's News Roundup highlight pressing challenges and promising opportunities across various sectors: a projected shortfall of over 5 million college-educated workers in the U.S. by 2032 underscores the urgent need for targeted reskilling and credentialing initiatives; positive trends in college students’ mental health point to the importance of accessible mental health resources; and expanding youth employment and work-based learning can foster essential skills and comm
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