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Aug 8, 20241 min read
Arti Finn, Orijin Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer named on Forbe’s 50 over 50 list
Education technology company Orijin provides secure tablets, software and a cloud-based system to people who are incarcerated or on...
Jul 26, 20243 min read
Massachusetts Department of Correction and Parole Board Announce New Pilot Program to Educate Incarcerated Individuals on Parole Process
Initiative enhances the parole system’s transparency and equity, supports parole petitioners with the development of of a strong reentry...
Jul 25, 20246 min read
A Shared Governance Conundrum
The increasing importance of technology demands a shared governance model that combines robust centralized support with academic freedom...
Jul 23, 20242 min read
Edtech leaders outline need for evolution
Edtech leaders cited demographic pressures on access to HE as evidence that online has to play a critical role in future skills training....
Jul 5, 20243 min read
Mark Grovic, Founder of New Markets Venture Partners Gives us a Status Update on Investing in Edtech
On a search for a frank and realistic assessment on the challenges the EdTech industry is facing amidst the ongoing liquidity crisis,...
Jun 26, 20243 min read
Massachusetts DOC Completes Statewide Integration of Tablet Program
Earlier this month the Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) announced the successful implementation of an innovative tablet...
Jun 22, 20243 min read
Kenyan Employers Lead AI Adoption Through Upskilling Partnerships
In today’s fast-paced business environment, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is crucial for staying competitive. Across...
Jun 18, 20248 min read
Landing Your First Tech Role with App Academy and HTD Talent
Landing your first tech role can be a difficult process without previous technical experience. To ease the transition and prepare recent...
Jun 14, 20246 min read
Chronic absenteeism is schools’ ‘biggest problem.’ Five reasons kids are missing school
Cur’ra McCoy is one of millions of students who missed weeks of school over the past few years. Instead, the Baltimore teen often slept...
Jun 13, 20244 min read
In prison, tablets give inmates connection to the outside world
Sitting in a unit at the MCI-Norfolk prison, David Class flicked his fingers on a tablet, scrolling through the salaries associated with...
Jun 13, 20245 min read
Three Questions for Butler University’s Kevin Tuohy
The growing pains and gains of a new online program. I recently chatted with Kevin Tuohy , assistant director of the online pharmacy...
Jun 13, 20243 min read
Massachusetts Department of Correction Completes Implementation of Tablet Initiative to Enhance Educational Programming for Incarcerated Population
Correctional Education Innovation Supports Successful Reentry, Expands Access to Academic, Vocational, and Self-Enrichment Courses Today,...
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News Roundup - 2/28
Our weekly roundup of education technology, workforce technology, and venture capital news. In today's rapidly evolving job market,...
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The Search for EdTech’s Next Chapter: Mark Grovic on Impact and Investment
Mark Grovic , a trailblazer in impact investment and a founding partner of New Markets Venture Partners , has spent decades bridging the...
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News Roundup - 2/21
Our weekly roundup of education technology, workforce technology, and venture capital news. Education and workforce development continues...
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