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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 16, 2025

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Mantra Health

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CEO and Co-founder Matt Kennedy has been named to Slice of Healthcare’s “50 Under 50” list, which recognizes 50 dynamic and influential leaders who are shaping the future of healthcare. Matt is a visionary leader committed to innovation and has an unwavering passion for improving student mental health across higher education. Under his guidance, Mantra has reached over 150 campuses and is now actively serving more than 1.3 million students. Read the original story in full here . #MantraHealth

Dec 12, 2025

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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 mobility.

Dec 10, 2025

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Orijin

Monroe County Sheriff's Office Partners with Tech Educator Orijin for Inmate Workforce Development Program in Tennessee

In a recent social media announcement, Monroe County Sheriff's Office shared its inclusion in a workforce development initiative with tech education provider Orijin, supported by the State of Tennessee. Sheriff Tommy Jones made the revelation, stating that the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility will serve as the site for this pilot initiative, set to kick off on January 1, 2026, according to a post on their Facebook page. The program will introduce inmates to the Interplay...

Dec 10, 2025

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Acceleration Academies

Gwinnett County students to graduate after given second chance with non-traditional, free program, Acceleration Academies

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Traditional high school wasn’t all that smooth for Cobi Dawson. He discovered the Gwinnett County Acceleration Academies program. “Traditional school wasn’t really for me,” Dawson said. “Like people, everybody wants to be alike. They act like people they’re not; they hang around other people they do the wrong things.” The program caters to students who felt traditional high school wasn’t working out. It’s primarily an online program, that also requires them...

Dec 5, 2025

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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.

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Noodle Announces Formation of Strategic Advisory Board

  • M Stefan
  • Apr 1, 2022
  • 2 min read

Updated: Nov 21, 2024

Noodle, the country’s fastest-growing online learning network, today announced the formation of a strategic advisory board composed of leaders in higher education. This distinguished group will help shape and guide Noodle’s strategic initiatives, as well as advise on how best to serve its university and institution partners.


“We are so grateful that a highly esteemed group of leaders have agreed to serve as our inaugural advisory board,” said Lee Bradshaw, Chief Strategy Officer, Noodle. “Each brings a unique expertise and perspective from their respective campus and will be crucial in creating an open and candid community that shares knowledge and best practices that will allow Noodle to continue to iterate and evolve.”


Noodle’s inaugural advisory board, which will serve for the 2022-23 academic year, includes:


  1. Melissa Beckwith, Vice President for Strategy and Innovation, Butler University

  2. James DeVaney, Associate Vice Provost for Academic Innovation and Founding Executive Director for the Center for Academic Innovation, University of Michigan

  3. Barron Harvey, Dean Emeritus, Howard University

  4. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, Dean of the School of Education and a Professor at American University

  5. Joshua Kim, Director of Online Programs and Strategy, Dartmouth College

  6. Eddie Maloney, Founding Director, and Professor, Georgetown University

  7. Ben Vinson, Provost and Executive Vice President, Case Western Reserve University


Please visit https://partners.noodle.com/about-us for member bios.


“The American University School of Education is proud to count ourselves among the first institutions to work with Noodle, which helped us launch an entirely online degree, and scale up our abilities to offer additional courses and degrees online,” said Dean Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy. “I was pleased to accept the offer to join Noodle’s advisory board owing to my interest in new ideas and innovation in higher education, particularly related to increased accessibility and affordability, a key component of Noodle’s mission.”


“We have been exploring online education partnerships for some time, and have long been interested in Noodle’s unique way of working with universities,” said Joshua Kim and Eddie Maloney, who is serving as the advisory board co-chair. “When we were asked to join Noodle’s advisory board, we readily accepted and look forward to working closely with our colleagues to help guide Noodle as it continues to explore how to best serve its partner institutions.”


About Noodle

Noodle is a certified B Corp that creates excellent online and agile programs that elevate campus-wide teaching and technology. Since January 2019, Noodle has launched as many online programs with elite U.S. universities as have all of its competitors combined. Its network of universities, higher education leaders, providers and students fuel innovation and efficiency in learning design, marketing, recruitment, technology, student and faculty support, and clinical placement. Follow Noodle on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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