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BetterLesson Partners with Family Engagement Lab to Boost Engagement and Equity in Education
BetterLesson, a leading provider of high-quality professional development for schools and districts proudly announces its partnership...
Mar 19, 20242 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


News Roundup – 3/15
Our weekly roundup of education technology, workforce technology, and venture capital news.
Mar 15, 20243 min read
CREATORUP LAUNCHES AN “ASK ME ANYTHING” AI AVATAR FOR A US PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN CANDIDATE THAT REACHED 44,000 VOTERS IN JUST 2 WEEKS
As featured in the Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, NPR and other outlets, CreatorUp launched PalmerAI, a highly-successful,...
Mar 14, 20243 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
Asset Tracing and Recovery
In the complex domain of asset tracing, K2 Integrity distinguishes itself through its dedicated practice led by Tom Stanley. Based in...
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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
CreatorUp provided AI to help secure victory for underdog presidential candidate
Jason Palmer, a self-proclaimed ‘long-shot candidate’ vying for the presidency, uses AI generated texts, emails and an avatar to...
Mar 8, 20243 min read


News Roundup – 3/8
Our weekly roundup of education technology, workforce technology, and venture capital news.
Mar 8, 20244 min read
Kilgore College Goes Live with Regent Fund
New scholarship management solution improves efficiency and maximizes institutional scholarship dollars Regent Education , a leader in...
Mar 6, 20242 min read
K-12 Dealmaking: Company Focused on After-School and Summer Enrichment Attracts $18M in VC Funding
A newly rebranded company providing after-school and summer enrichment programs has raised $18 million from investors and hired a former...
Mar 5, 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
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 8/1
The articles in this week's News Roundup highlight how targeted programs, data-driven decision-making, and cutting-edge technologies like AI and edtech solutions are shaping a more inclusive, effective, and future-ready education ecosystem.
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 7/25
This week's news roundup is focused on the rapidly evolving landscape of education and workforce development in the age of AI and digital innovation. While there is immense potential for edtech, the challenges of integrating AI tools into learning environments, highlight the necessity of fostering foundational skills, critical thinking, and career readiness.
Jul 254 min read


Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 7/18
From preparing graduates for the AI-driven job market to addressing historic disparities rooted in geographic and socioeconomic factors, innovative solutions are essential. Edtech companies, educators, and policymakers are increasingly collaborating to create equitable, future-ready learning environments that empower all students to thrive in an uncertain world.
Jul 184 min read

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