Technology Initiatives

Hawkeye Community College to lead Iowa STRONG Workforce Pell push

Iowa STRONG grant funds will also support wage-record reporting and statewide outcomes data.

The Innovator at the Center of UMCI

UMCI's Scott Shireman shares his vision for a Detroit partnership network that attracts talent and supports the city's revival ahead of the 2027 opening.

Generative AI tools Is Taking On the Tedious Tasks—Freeing Teachers to Inspire, Mentor, and Elevate Student Thinking

Artificial intelligence is changing the rules of engagement in education. As generative AI tools like ChatGPT become increasingly integrated into academic environments, they’re reshaping what productivity, personalization, and pedagogy look like. According to McKinsey’s research, teachers typically spend 20 to 40 percent of their time on tasks that could be automated with today’s technology,…

Representation in Tech Is Evolving And Storytelling Is Leading the Way: A Conversation with Microsoft’s Bryan Kelly (Ep. 2)

Narrative-driven mentorship and media are reshaping how tech leaders inspire underrepresented youth to pursue STEM careers

Driving Diversity in Tech Through Storytelling and Early STEM Exposure with Microsoft’s Bryan Kelly (Ep. 1)

Early exposure to science and technology could be the key to closing the nation's critical STEM talent gap and building a more diverse workforce

Wi-Fi: Empowering the Modern Classroom

Reliable internet access is reshaping how students learn, collaborate, and access educational resources in connected classrooms

Education Sector Needs to Focus on Tailoring Solutions to Meet Student and Teacher Needs

Addressing educator burnout requires solutions built around what teachers and students actually need, not what vendors think they should have

From the GED to a PhD to the Board of Directors: A Journey of Resilience and Empowerment

One educator's unconventional path from high school equivalency to executive leadership reveals how alternative education routes can unlock unprecedented opport

National Bullying Prevention Month: Hey Dude, Nice Shoes

A school safety expert reveals how kindness initiatives can transform bullying prevention from problem-spotting to solution-building