January 7, 2025 • 0 comments

Overcoming Challenges to Empower Educators and Learners

Bi–Weekly Insights on Everything EdTech

Welcome to The EdTech Pulse, your ultimate guide to staying ahead of the curve with the latest trends and innovations in education technology, K-12, higher education, and workforce development. With each edition, we provide fresh industry news, insightful analysis, and valuable resources to empower you to make proactive, informed decisions. This week, we explore Overcoming Challenges to Empower Educators and Learners.

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Industry News

Funding
  • Will a 4-year degree guarantee a good job by 2031? Researchers predict millions of new high-paying roles for bachelor’s degree holders in the next six years, underscoring the growing value of higher education. Explore the findings here.  
  • Five higher ed funding trends to watch in 2025. From federal research funding to changing enrollment patterns, discover the key developments shaping the new year for colleges and universities here. 
  • The sudden closure of the University of the Arts leaves students, staff, and stakeholders reeling. Explore the fallout of unexpected university shutdowns under the crushing weight of inflation. Discover its impact on the higher education landscape here.
Innovation, Trends, & Tools
  • Proposed Title IX changes withdrawn as debate on inclusion in school sports continues. Learn how new rules address LGBTQ+ student participation, promoting fairness and inclusion, and how these shifting rules may evolve further here. 
  • What’s ahead for education in 2025? From AI-driven learning tools to a renewed focus on equity and mental health, explore key trends set to shape classrooms this year here. 
  • Will New York ban legacy admissions at universities? A new push aims to eliminate the practice, sparking debates about fairness and equity in college admissions. Learn more about the proposed changes here.

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Gain key insights from this conversation between Lisa March, President and Founder of Partner in Publishing, and Jonathan Abrams, Managing Director and Senior Search Partner, where they discuss current trends and challenges in the EdTech hiring landscape. From the growing due diligence by candidates, the appeal of established companies over startups, and the evolving expectations around work-life balance, this episode includes valuable perspectives on EdTech recruiting in 2025.

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