Geoffrey M. Roche is the first Director of Workforce Development at Siemens Healthineers. He joins host Mike Palmer to discuss the merging of healthcare and education, focusing on emerging trends in the healthcare workforce. Geoffrey highlights some of the key challenges that healthcare employers are facing today, such as recruitment, retention, and upskilling issues that … Read more
The Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education recently announced the winners of its 2024 Zaentz Early Education Innovation Challenge. This challenge, now in its fifth year, aims to recognize and reward new ideas and strategic approaches that have the potential to revolutionize early education. On October 29, 2024, 10 … Read more
Former U.S. president Donald Trump and other Republicans have stated their intention to target individual colleges’ accreditation status due to allegations of antisemitism and civil rights violations. After a contentious and historic election, Donald J. Trump emerged victorious with enough electoral votes to secure his return to the White House in January. He is now … Read more
Key points: An overwhelming majority of teens (94 percent) want their schools to teach media literacy, although just 39 percent reported having had any such instruction during the 2023-24 school year, according to a study from The News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan education nonprofit. The study reveals the alarming frequency with which American teenagers are … Read more
The Network for Public Education is the largest organization of parents, activists, educators, and students working to protect and enhance public education. In its 11th year, NPE collaborates with organizations in all states to oppose the privatization of public schools, advocate for their full funding, and support the professionals essential to their success. NPE released … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education has been a topic of much discussion and hype in recent years. While some believe that AI has the potential to revolutionize K-12 education, others are more skeptical of its impact. In this article, we will explore both the potential benefits and limitations of AI in the classroom. One of … Read more
“Congress can certainly shine a light on issues, and they have the ability to hold hearings and put pressure on institutions, but ultimately the enforcement of these laws is up to the executive branch,” Fansmith said. “It’s important that Congress not overstep its bounds.” He added that the report’s focus on a handful of incidents … Read more
Dr. John Harnisher, who heads the education practice at DataKind, joins host Mike Palmer in a discussion about how data science can drive social impact in education. With a relationship spanning over a decade, they engage in a conversation reflecting on John’s journey in the field of learning. John provides an insider’s perspective on DataKind’s … Read more
It is evident that education has been notably absent from the discussion in the Presidential campaign. Education is a crucial factor in creating a better life and society, serving as a pathway to progress. The contrast between the two candidates is stark. Trump advocates for the dismantling of public education and the distribution of vouchers, … Read more
Bruce Dahlgren, CEO of Anthology, recently sat down with host Mike Palmer for an insightful discussion on edtech. With a background spanning enterprise software, data infrastructure, fintech, and cybersecurity, Bruce brings a wealth of experience to his leadership role at Anthology. He delves into the use of AI, analytics, and integrated platforms to facilitate personalized … Read more