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Nov 19, 2025

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Censia Ranked Number 144 Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

Attributes 560% Revenue Growth to Fast Time to Value, Rapid Customer Adoption, and Growing Trust in AI-Powered Insights Censia, an AI-powered talent intelligence company, announced it ranked 144 on the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 ™ , a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 31st year. Censia grew 560% during this period. Censia’s chief executive officer, Joanna Riley,...

Nov 18, 2025

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FamilyWell Health

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 investors – .406...

Nov 14, 2025

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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 12, 2025

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Noodle Partners

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, video series,...

Nov 7, 2025

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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 5, 2025

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Mantra Health Renews Partnership with the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area

The Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area names Mantra Health as its “Preferred Partner for Mental Health and Wellness Support.” Washington, D.C. – November 5, 2025 – Mantra Health has officially renewed its partnership with the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, which names Mantra the “Preferred Partner for Mental Health and Wellness Support.” The partnership has met growing demand with accessible, affordable mental health care and is now...

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EdTech Chronicle Awards – The Best Awards 2023 Winners

Cat Burchmore
Apr 24, 2024
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Updated: Nov 21, 2024

Recognizing the best deals, leaders, companies, and services in the EdTech Industry

Best Deal or Partnership

Powerhouse+Co. – RobotLAB x American Samoa Department of Education Landmark Partnership

Best Early Funding Deal

Class Companion – OpenAI, Index Ventures back AI built by teachers

Best Late or Midterm Funding Deal

Swing Education Raises $38 Million in Series C Funding

Best Higher Ed M&A Deal

GreenLight Credentials and Follett Higher Education

Best CTE/Workforce Ed Deal

New MedCerts Partnership Expands University of Maryland Global Campus’s Healthcare Programming

Best Education Investor, Non-Angel

Wayee Chu, General Partner at Reach Capital

Best Press Release or Press Announcement

ParentSquare Releases Back-to-School Resources, Including Updated Checklist for Successful Home-School Communications

Best K12 Product Launch

High-Dosage Tutoring by Tutor.com and The Princeton Review

Best Higher Ed Product Launch

OpenStax, Rice University – What status quo? OpenStax disrupts tradition with pivotal textbook

Best Opinion or Commentary Article

Tracking the carbon footprint of higher education campuses in the era of online learning by John Katzman (Noodle) and Elliot Felix (brightspot).

Best K12 Podcast Series

Teaching Channel Talks

Best Higher Ed Podcast Series

The EdUp Experience Podcast

Best K12 Podcast Episode

Schoolyard Podcast: Ep. 9 – Sensory Spaces, Not Just for Students

Best Higher Ed Podcast Episode

The Score Podcast – Episode 012: Dave Tomar

Best Blog or Newsletter by an Individual in Higher Ed

Healthcare Workforce Report

Best Corporate Blog in Education – K12

The Vernier Blog

Best Corporate Blog in Education – Higher Ed

THEY BELONG, a ground-breaking report and Cal State study about how Nearpeer works to improve student belonging, recruiting, and retention.

Best Founder for a Company Launched in 2023

Avery Pan, Class Companion Founder behind AI built by teachers, for teachers

Best Education CEO

Al Kingsley, CEO of NetSupport

Best C-Level Officer in Education/EdTech

Chad A. Stevens, Ph.D., Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer of ParentSquare

Best Leader of an Academic Institution

Chancellor Diana Z. Rodriguez of San Bernardino Community College District

Education/EdTech Company of the Year

Scribbles Software

Best Education/EdTech Rising Star (tie)

Learn with Leaders

Dewey

Best Education Service Firm or Company

Pando Public Relations

Best Product Supporting Academic Integrity

The ProctorU Platform by Meazure Learning

Editor’s Choice

Education Choices Magazine – Best in Education

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