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Jul 18, 2025

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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 11, 2025

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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 7/11

From the rising demand for targeted training to tackling chronic absenteeism and preparing teens for future careers, these articles highlight the pivotal role that edtech and workforce development companies can play in shaping a resilient, inclusive, and adaptable workforce.

Jul 7, 2025

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Acceleration Academies

Hybrid learning works well for some students

The Marion County Acceleration Academies program offers alternative education options and a path to graduation. Thirty-four local...

Jul 4, 2025

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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 7/4

The articles in this week's News Roundup collectively highlight the urgent need for a student-centered approach in education, emphasizing relationship-building, inclusivity, and empowerment in the edtech space. From addressing chronic absenteeism through welcoming environments and personalized engagement to leveraging AI tools for tailored instruction, the focus is on creating responsive systems that meet students where they are.

Jul 3, 2025

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Noodle Partners

Noodle Acquires MindMax to Strengthen Marketing and Enrollment Capabilities for Universities

Noodle Partners, PBC today announced the acquisition of key assets MindMax, LLC, a leading marketing and enrollment agency that partners...

Jul 1, 2025

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Acceleration Academies

We Are High Achievers, But We Were Almost a Statistic

Briauna and Tiauna Black: When tragedy struck, a hybrid school provided the flexibility and support needed to move from high school to...

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Skills, AI, and Lifelong Learning: Empowering the Workforce with Dr. Shannon Block, Chief Strategy O

  • Writer: Cat Burchmore
    Cat Burchmore
  • Mar 13, 2024
  • 1 min read

Updated: Nov 21, 2024

In this episode of Workmorphis Wired, Emily is joined by Dr. Shannon Block, Chief Strategy Officer at PAIRIN, to explore the evolving landscape of the workforce through the lens of technology and social impact. Dr. Block shares her journey, from being the only woman in her undergraduate physics program to leading initiatives at the Markle Foundation, overseeing more than 900 conservation projects as the CEO of the Denver Zoo, and now shaping the future of work at PAIRIN. Together, they explore the transformative power of AI and skills-based hiring, discussing how these strategies can unlock new realms of talent and foster a more inclusive job market. Dr. Block provides compelling insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital economy and emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and a human-centric approach to workforce development.


This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in how technology, education, and innovative thinking can come together to create meaningful social impact and a better future for workers everywhere.

Listen to the podcast here.


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