Iterating Toward Openness

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Effective Advocacy. Today, this is the new normal – open sharing and collaboration within what is otherwise an absolutely cutthroat industry. Two decades ago it would have been impossible to imagine major proprietary software vendors collaborating on open source software with their competitors.

OER 110

OER Advocacy Software Company 110

Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

With AI and automation reshaping entire industries, the skills employers once valued are being overtaken by the need for creativity, adaptability and technological fluency. One approach is training students on industry-standard tools to familiarize them with what they'll use in the workplace.

Adobe 182

Adobe Technology Advocacy Industry 182

Digital Promise

APRIL 23, 2019

Like any business, the edtech industry includes actors that prioritize profit. While there are certainly exceptions, this human interaction standard can serve as a compass to guide our investments and advocacy. This is not a condemnation of edtech as much as it is an acknowledgement that edtech is a business. Let’s start a movement.

EdTech 334

EdTech Dropout Advocacy System 334

Doug Levin

MARCH 10, 2016

I recently availed myself of the chance to join and learn from many of the leading innovators and thinkers in the emerging blockchain industry at the Chamber of Digital Commerce’s DC Blockchain Summit 2016 , which billed itself (accurately, I think) as “a dialogue at the intersection of industry, regulation, and innovation.”

Education 281

Education Industry Sony Policies 281

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Brian Johnsrud Director of Education Learning and Advocacy, Adobe Recently, EdSurge spoke with Brian Johnsrud , the director of education learning and advocacy at Adobe , about using educational tools that not only harness the power of AI but also uphold the creative integrity of students and teachers. .

Classroom 197

Classroom Adobe Advocacy Personalized Learning 197

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Through advocacy on campuses and in communities and ongoing state and federal investment in the real cost of higher education—including housing, food and other supports—we can and should make a firm commitment to students who are doing everything they can to become economically self-sufficient. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Advocacy 207

Advocacy System Survey Industry 207

eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

The organization works to enhance education through responsible use of hardware and software, engage with industry partners to establish technical standards, and connect professionals in the field.

Advocacy 65

Advocacy EdTech Policies Facebook 65

Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2024

Brian Johnsrud Global Head of Education Learning and Advocacy at Adobe The past two years have witnessed a notable surge in the use of artificial intelligence within education, marked by increased investment, deployment and integration into various educational practices. Stacie Johnson AI can bring access in a way that we've never had before.

Khan Academy 201

Khan Academy Adobe Advocacy Assessment 201

Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2022

There’s been a lot of consolidation in edtech since the pandemic, with players like Renaissance making big moves, says Anna Edwards, chief advocacy officer and cofounder of Whiteboard Advisors. The deal makes sense to some observers, especially since U.S.

Data 161

Data Advocacy Company Education 161

Kyle Pace

JUNE 4, 2024

Lastly, the adaptability of English majors allows them to thrive in emerging industries that require quick learning and innovative communication strategies. Additionally, English graduates often venture into technical writing, where they distil complex information into accessible manuals, help guides, and documentation for various industries.

Advocacy 108

Advocacy Industry Secondary Study 108

Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2019

Governments, educators, advocacy groups and companies large and small need to work better together. The report commended school districts for increasingly demanding interoperability from vendors, but also recommended that the industry agrees on set data standards. says the report.

Technology 162

Technology EdTech Education Mobility 162

Edsurge

APRIL 28, 2020

She is the vice president of advocacy and engagement at the Mozilla Foundation, which today released a new report examining the privacy and security policies of 15 commonly used video-conferencing apps. Others cater to specific industries, such as Discord, which is often used in gaming.

Report 194

Report Video Schoology Microsoft 194

EdNews Daily

JULY 30, 2019

Corinne Roller, director of advocacy and public policy for the nonprofit group Girls Who Code , says the proportion of women in computing jobs has actually been trending downward over the last few decades. “If Every single company in every single industry has a demand for computing jobs.

How To 196

How To Robotics Industry Advocacy 196

Edsurge

MAY 30, 2024

The semiconductor industry is projecting a shortage of around 90,000 workers, and the construction industry is already having trouble filling over 400,000 positions. But the government’s push to quickly build out semiconductor production can work only if there are enough people to fill those jobs.

Company 188

Company Policies Industry Meeting 188

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2020

According to the Code.org Advocacy Coalition , across 24 states, only 27 percent of schools serving low-income students offer computer science courses, compared to 41 percent of schools serving their high-income peers. Both companies give people from all walks of life the chance to break into the tech industry, without any cost to them.

EdTech 176

EdTech System Digital Divide Education 176

Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2019

But it’s a move both the industry and founder and CEO Evan Marwell are celebrating. He’d spent his career building and selling companies in various industries, including finance, telecommunications, software and consumer retail. classrooms, the nonprofit is preparing to shut down. He wanted something different, something meaningful.

Broadband 143

Broadband E-rate Advocacy Industry 143

Edsurge

JULY 26, 2022

Business leader associations and advocacy groups are also pushing for child care solutions. Through the partnership, Maine businesses can access tools to evaluate their organization’s support for working parents against regional and national assessments of businesses of similar size and in similar industries.

Policies 199

Policies Company Survey Industry 199

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This movement came after decades of structured, organized advocacy , much of which started after the commission’s report. That argument has helped build support, said Morna Ballantyne, executive director of Child Care Now, an advocacy association in Canada.

Advocacy 145

Advocacy System Report Policies 145

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

It would be as simple as just having more representation in the classroom that shows women that there are people who are doing this job, and they’re in this industry, and they’re just like you. But really, the jobs that are coming up in the STEM fields are in the computing industry. This is a field for white males.”.

STEM 471

STEM Company Industry Accessibility 471

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 29, 2018

Mississippi’s regulatory oversight of for-profit colleges is weak, and the state does not do enough to protect students from these sometimes predatory institutions, according to a new national report by the Children’s Advocacy Institute. Sign up for our Mississippi Learning newsletter. Choose as many as you like. Weekly Update.

Report 95

Report Advocacy Secondary Industry 95

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

He envisioned a synergy that would make the combined company a dominant force in the industry. New business models that rethink fundamental technologies, processes, and success metrics of an industry often fail to resonate with the established players in that industry. However, Antioco was unimpressed.

Industry 122

Industry Advocacy Company Meeting 122

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The Tech Edvocate Award represents the combined opinion of industry insiders, knowledgeable educators, and interested parents,” said Ido Yerushalmi, CEO of CoderZ. A complete list of winners of the 2020 Tech Edvocate Awards can be found here.

Robotics 107

Robotics Tools STEM Advocacy 107

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

While most of us can appreciate the wordplay, comparing edtech to fintech, or other “hot” industries, is a dangerous game — one that can severely damage the mission of education. In response, the ad-tech industry has staged a(nother) tantrum, claiming that Apple is 'destroying the Internet's economic model.'"

EdTech 150

EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

While most of us can appreciate the wordplay, comparing edtech to fintech, or other “hot” industries, is a dangerous game — one that can severely damage the mission of education. In response, the ad-tech industry has staged a(nother) tantrum, claiming that Apple is 'destroying the Internet's economic model.'"

EdTech 150

EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150

Marketplace K-12

APRIL 7, 2016

The Education Industry Association, which struggled to keep membership after a downturn in federal funding for tutoring, is joining a division of the Software & Information Industry Association, or ETIN, effective immediately, under an agreement announced today. Terms of the agreement were not released. and GSV Advisors, she said.

Industry 40

Industry Technology Education Software 40

The Hechinger Report

MAY 14, 2018

Even the line between apprenticeships and college is being blurred, with apprentices increasingly earning postsecondary credits and community/technical colleges serving as education providers for industry partners. Related: Colleges are adding programs in a once-decimated industry — manufacturing. And let’s not forget about the 3.7

Education 111

Education Industry Advocacy Report 111

techlearning

OCTOBER 4, 2018

and New York, NY) — The Education Technology Industry Network ( ETIN ) of the Software Information Industry Association ( SIIA ), the largest non-profit software industry policy and advocacy association, announced today a partnership with StartEd Inc., October 4, 2018 (Washington, D.C. October 4, 2018 (Washington, D.C.

Industry 45

Industry Technology Advocacy Software 45

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2017

Donna Deeds Though official numbers are not available yet, experts believe that such legislation, coupled with advocacy from tech giants and grassroots organizations , are laying the groundwork for great expansions in CTE. Then, with an industry partner, his class can be expanded into a futuristic high-tech CTE program.”.

Education 132

Education Industry Advocacy Study 132

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The money was always meant to be temporary, but in an industry that has existed almost only in crisis mode, centers did whatever they could to keep their staff, keep their families and keep their doors open. This industry is made up of, in Wisconsin, close to 98 percent women. In Wisconsin, monthly payments were cut in half.

Industry 172

Industry Policies Advocacy Survey 172

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2021

He had previously served as Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Education during which time he engaged with educators, administrators, parents and students, as well as business and industry leaders, higher education officials and others to guide the department’s work on issues that were important to the future of Pennsylvania.

Secondary 102

Secondary Advocacy Future Ready Elementary 102

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Leaning on local advocacy groups or representatives for regular updates saves time and keeps you informed. Using valid research and industry expertise, including pros outside of education, helps best shape the narrative and get people on board, said Dr. Louters. Overall, nothing can stop passion and enthusiasm.

Advocacy 117

Advocacy Education Learning Digital Divide 117

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Child care providers have been hard-pressed to find qualified workers to fill their open positions, often because retail and service industry employers have emerged as better-paying competitors. The outcomes were the result of many years of effort, advocacy and coalition building, Lloyd notes. In both cases, nothing changed overnight.

Policies 161

Policies Trends Advocacy Outcomes 161

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 22, 2018

She has a real interest in fashion, would love to be in the fashion industry. Dr. Moran has appeared on the cover of Education Week’s Digital Directions magazine as a “National Mover and Shaker” for her advocacy of a curricular digital integration model, which will be featured in an upcoming profile by Edutopia. She’s in there.

Education 371

Education Examples Maker Movement Company 371

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Now he’s training in a fast-track program to become an industrial maintenance technician. Rather than slowing down, he’s speeding up — racing through the 616 hours of study and lab time he needs to get the certification that he hopes will open a new chapter in his life as an industrial maintenance technician.

Training 142

Training Industry Report Company 142

EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Barriers include strong lobby of the textbook industry in Texas. Vision includes not replacing books based on bindings wearing out, but purchasing content (EX: Shakespeare) and keeping it. Allows us to make sure errors don''t persist for 10 years and to beef up portions of curriculum when needed.

Advocacy 49

Advocacy Mobility Assessment Social Media 49

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 11, 2021

That is still not nearly good enough for an industry that is rapidly growing and maintains extensive waiting lists for care — but stands well ahead of the state of play for home-based child care. Home-based relative and neighbor child care providers, when paid, earn only about $8,000 a year on average.

Advocacy 125

Advocacy System Trends Industry 125

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

STEAM is incredibly important to the arts, including the Country Music industry,” said Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “In Through this initiative, students receive a suite of no-cost digital resources that help them learn about the many career opportunities offered within the Country Music industry. Learn more here.

Industry 95

Industry Advocacy Education EdTech 95