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Feb 28, 20242 min read
Orijin partners with Interplay Learning to scale up access to skilled trades workforce development in correctional facilities
Orijin, the premier evidence-based educational learning platform in corrections, and Interplay Learning , the leading provider of...
Feb 23, 20243 min read
Tablets broaden horizons at Juvenile Justice facilities
A new Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention initiative will place tablet computers in the hands of justice-involved...
Feb 22, 20245 min read
3 Takeaways From the Recent Noodle Advisory Board Meeting
A company in transition. The most recent Noodle Advisory Board meeting was held at the end of January in New York City. The...
Feb 16, 20243 min read
Some Takeaways from the Webinar—“What Can We Do About Chronic Absenteeism?”
This past week I hosted an AEI webinar on nationally growing rates of chronic absenteeism—what are the causes, and what can we do about...
Feb 15, 20241 min read
Announcing the 2024 GSV 150: The Top Growth Companies in Digital Learning & Workforce Skills
The global platform supporting and investing in “Pre-K to Gray” education innovation, proudly announces the 2024 GSV 150 : the top 150...
Feb 1, 20241 min read
How to fix chronic absenteeism in America’s schools
About a third of students are on track to miss at least 10% of school days this year. Why are students missing school, and how can we...
Feb 1, 20246 min read
One-on-one outreach shows promise in cutting school absenteeism
Students’ lack of connection to school may be a main factor across the country. When outreach worker Leah Marks shows up at homes in...
Jan 31, 20243 min read
Far more Maryland students are missing too much school
Coming out of the pandemic, students in Maryland and across the nation, had a hard time getting back into the habit of being in school...
Jan 31, 20242 min read
KARLO YOUNG APPOINTED PRESIDENT TO LEAD CONCENTRIC EDUCATIONAL SOLUTIONS’ STRATEGIC EXPANSION
Young will leverage over 20 years of leadership experience in education to oversee national operations. Concentric Educational...
Jan 25, 20241 min read
The Baltimore Banner announces its 2024 Emerging Leaders honorees
The Baltimore Banner selected 13 community leaders as its 2024 Emerging Leaders honorees, who will be recognized at an event in May. ...
Jan 19, 20241 min read
Showcasing the Startups at State of GovTech — ICYMI
Leaders from Orijin, Medex Forensics, Societal and Terra.do — gov tech startups singled out by judges at the State of GovTech event —...
Jan 18, 20243 min read
Schools are suffering from low attendance
But students are suffering even more. Class is again in session, but not everyone heard the bell. Following the Covid-19 lockdown,...
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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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