leadershipCreators Wanted: Lighting the Spark for the Next-Gen Manufacturing Workforce November 08, 2019 Carolyn Lee, Executive Director of The Manufacturing Institute, talks STEM, students—and forming a coalition that inspires. INTERVIEW | by Victor … Read More
leadershipThe EdTech Awards Judges – Past & Present November 04, 2019 Our esteemed panel represents a wide variety of professional backgrounds. MEET THE JUDGES | by Victor Rivero Educators, industry veterans, … Read More
leadershipManaging All Those Devices October 21, 2019 A tech CEO on being effective in the digital transformation of education. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero With digital devices … Read More
leadershipTechnology as the Missing Link: The Industry-University Partnership October 15, 2019 How to meet students where they are—and to re-skill for today’s workforce. GUEST COLUMN | by John Baker In today’s … Read More
leadershipOpen to the Future October 01, 2019 Zach Vander Veen of Abre reimagines software for education. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Zach Vander Veen is the co-founder … Read More
leadershipAn Educator for Educators: Desiree Alexander September 30, 2019 A library media specialist leads with a purpose. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero An award-winning, multi-degreed educator who has been … Read More
leadershipThe EdTech Awards 2020 Deadline Approaching September 25, 2019 As a new age arrives—so too does an opportunity to create the future of learning. EDTECH AWARDS | by Victor … Read More
leadershipTaking Responsibility for One Billion Learners September 23, 2019 Maria Spies is zooming in and out of the entire learning-to-work spectrum—and bringing into focus the tech, skills and capital … Read More
leadershipCharting a Course for Higher Education with Andrew Grauer September 18, 2019 The co-founder of a leading online learning platform shares his winning approach. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Andrew Grauer co-founded … Read More
leadershipClosing the Early Ed Literacy Gap Takes Parents, Partnerships, and Access September 16, 2019 If universal literacy is the goal, we must partner together to break down barriers to early education. GUEST COLUMN | … Read More
leadershipEliot Levinson, Forever A Founder September 08, 2019 An inspiration to the edtech world—and the start of something new. FOUNDERS | by Victor Rivero Scanning LinkedIn, I noticed … Read More
leadershipWhat Kind of Promise Does the Future Hold for Teachers? August 20, 2019 Karen Cator on teachers, technology, and what’s ahead. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Karen Cator is President and CEO of … Read More
leadershipThe Biggest Challenges in Higher Education? August 13, 2019 Chief Technology Officer Cynthia Haynie shares her perspective. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero As Senior Vice President and Chief Technology … Read More
leadershipFor 51 Million Students, A New Experience July 23, 2019 Behind the scenes with the Chief Product Officer for one of the largest edtech companies in the world; tracing his … Read More
leadershipEducation’s Moonshot: Doubling Student Achievement July 19, 2019 The evidence indicates that we have developed learning systems that are digitally rich, but impact poor; here’s our opportunity. GUEST … Read More
leadershipA Necessary Framework July 18, 2019 With data seemingly everywhere—is there a simple, streamlined student data privacy management process for school districts? INTERVIEW | by Victor … Read More
leadershipKeeping Focused on the True Goal July 17, 2019 How sustainable technology improves the classroom experience. GUEST COLUMN | by Peter Robinson 1-to-1 technology deployment is the goal for … Read More
leadershipSchools Seeking Money, With A Little Boost July 15, 2019 Technology platforms help districts to network and increase quality responses to RFP. GUEST COLUMN | by Rachel Wisnefski Traditionally, districts have … Read More
leadershipThe Secret to Catalyzing a Community July 10, 2019 Straight talk with the former Massachusetts Gov, venture capitalist, CEO, and now—head of LearnLaunch. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Jane … Read More
leadershipCan Shmoop 3.0 Transform the Way We Learn? June 24, 2019 The quirky company’s new CEO Andy Rahden is taking the popular study tool to a whole new level of fun … Read More
leadershipFIRST Things First: What Was Dean Kamen Thinking? June 20, 2019 The prolific inventor, entrepreneur, and tireless STEM advocate shares the origins of his determination to help the next generation discover … Read More
leadershipDefining ‘Edtech’ June 11, 2019 What exactly does ‘edtech’ mean, anyway? NOTES ON THE NAME | by Victor Rivero As a publication featuring ‘edtech’ – … Read More
leadershipIn Support of Higher Education June 06, 2019 The CEO and President of a tech co share lessons they’ve learned working in higher ed—and why they believe all … Read More
leadershipHow Online Courseware Can Help Decrease Dropout and Fail Rates By 50 Percent May 15, 2019 Insights from an expert in student engagement and course efficacy. GUEST COLUMN | by Brian Rowe As boosting student engagement … Read More
leadershipA World Built Better Together May 06, 2019 FIRST’s new plans to make its winning, real-world, STEM learning model even more impactful. INTERVIEW | by Mark Gura and … Read More
leadershipThe Modern Campus—Revisited May 03, 2019 Applying entrepreneurial principles to higher education IT strategy. GUEST COLUMN | by Mark Armstrong We’ve been hearing pronouncements about the … Read More
leadershipLess Talk, More Action Needed to Bring Women into STEAM Fields—Here’s How May 02, 2019 Early education is key to success for next-gen young women scientists, engineers. GUEST COLUMN | by Ana Tavares Lattibeaudiere … Read More
leadershipThe EdTech Awards 2019 Finalists & Winners Announced April 15, 2019 THE EDTECH AWARDS 2019 | Lighting the Way Word continues to ripple out; we recently announced the finalists and winners of … Read More
leadershipConfronting Our Fears: Early Learning and Artificial Intelligence April 10, 2019 With potential to improve classroom engagement and empower educators, is there a right way to do A.I.? GUEST COLUMN| by … Read More
leadershipWith More Than 50 Million Users, Some Great Lessons March 20, 2019 Next-level learning with Matthew Glotzbach, CEO of Quizlet. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero We first checked in with what was … Read More
leadershipHow The World’s Largest Social Learning Network Grew March 12, 2019 The CEO reveals why their platform has universal appeal—and where they’re headed next. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Michal Borkowski … Read More
leadershipFor School Leaders, A Brief and Vital K-12 IT Security Update March 08, 2019 A security expert shares what schools need to know about protecting students and their connected devices. GUEST COLUMN | by … Read More
leadershipThe Digital Disruption in Education: Enough is Not Enough March 05, 2019 How we will take education, and learning, to the next level. GUEST COLUMN | by Leilani Cauthen Education’s digital transition … Read More
leadershipProfessional Development, Transformed March 01, 2019 More than just a student engagement platform, Nearpod may be a full-blown teaching movement. GUEST COLUMN | by Mark Gura … Read More
leadershipInnovating to Train the Next Generation of Leaders February 21, 2019 An expert in modernized company training methods weighs in on the future of workplace learning. GUEST COLUMN | by Tom … Read More
leadershipA Simple Way to Bring Life to Your Classroom February 19, 2019 An educator shares that innovation isn’t just about cool products—it’s about how you’re willing to use them to connect with … Read More
leadershipLessons from The Innovation Class February 14, 2019 A high school student awakens to the reality that opportunities are everywhere—as long as you keep creating them! STUDENT PERSPECTIVE … Read More
leadershipThe True Cost of Freemiums in Edtech February 05, 2019 An industry veteran has some on-point advice about what you pay for and what you get. GUEST COLUMN | by … Read More
leadershipOld School, New Follett February 05, 2019 Up close with Nader Qaimari and Britten Follett on the 146-year-old company’s ever-brighter future. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Five … Read More
leadershipFrom Teacher-Tinkerer to Edtech CEO February 04, 2019 A veteran educator’s long road to establishing a trusted brand—and some advice. HOW WE DID IT | by Dave Vernier … Read More