At-risk Ocala students to receive diplomas at special graduation ceremony
06/18/2025 – WCJB
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) – Dozens of at-risk students, who might not have graduated, will be receiving their diplomas at a special graduation on Wednesday.
Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy graduates 25 at risk students
By David Hucks
06/16/2025 – Myrtle Beach SC News
Twenty-five students from Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, received their high school diplomas on Thursday, June […]
Over 200 students graduate from Clark County Acceleration Academies
By Nicholas Sommer
06/11/2025 – 8 News Now
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — For more than 200 students in the Las Vegas valley, […]
How to Ask Reporters to Correct Their Stories
Nobody likes to ask reporters to correct a story, but over the years I have developed a different perspective about this. Rather than thinking of […]
Stark School Enjoys Smoothie Party, Celebrating History Teacher
By Jim Michaels
05/20/2025 – WHBC
Students at Fairless Middle School enjoyed a Tropical Smoothie Cafe smoothie party on Friday, celebrating history teacher […]
https://edtechchronicle.com/ohio-teacher-wins-10k-summer-getaway-and-other-prizes-in-tropical-smoothie-cafe-sunshine-for-teachers-contest-19-other-teachers-and-their-schools-also-prize-winners/ GalleryOhio Teacher Wins $10K Summer Getaway and Other Prizes in Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Sunshine for Teachers Contest; 19 Other Teachers and Their Schools Also Prize Winners
Ohio Teacher Wins $10K Summer Getaway and Other Prizes in Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Sunshine for Teachers Contest; 19 Other Teachers and Their Schools Also Prize Winners
5/22/2025 – EdTech Chronicle
Last week, students and teachers in 20 schools across 13 states were treated to a smoothie party hosted by Tropical Smoothie […]
Tips For Writing Winning Awards Entries
My number one piece of advice for writing winning awards entries is to volunteer to be a judge. I’ve judged education product awards and public […]
Trade classes are booming at this Wisconsin high school as students eye six-figure jobs
By Ian Lee
05/19/2025 – CBS Evening News
Interest in trade schools has nearly doubled since 2017, according to market research firm Validated Insights, Inc. Meanwhile, university enrollment has declined […]
Enrolling in a Trade School
05/2025 – Tests and the Rest Podcast
Not everyone assumes that life after high school automatically entails immediate enrollment in college. Many teens graduate ready to pursue a more practical education. […]
Americans in their 20s are now increasingly ditching pricey 4-year colleges — and getting into the trades
By: Vishesh Raisinghani
05/15/2025 – AOL
Increasingly, young Americans have turned to trade schools instead. Enrollment in trade schools grew 4.9% from 2020 to 2023, according to
https://moneywise.com/employment/americans-in-their-20s-are-increasingly-ditching-college-and-getting-into-trades-about-14m-fewer-students-at-4-year-universities GalleryAmericans in their 20s are increasingly ditching college — and getting into trades. About 1.4M fewer students at 4-year universities. But are blue collar jobs in the US really more secure?
Americans in their 20s are increasingly ditching college — and getting into trades. About 1.4M fewer students at 4-year universities. But are blue collar jobs in the US really more secure?
By Vishesh Raisinghani
05/15/2025 – Moneywise
…Increasingly, young Americans have turned to trade schools […]
https://lifestyle.3wzfm.com/story/52766751/nominations-open-today-for-the-heroes-of-the-classroom-teacher-recognition-program-presented-by-kleenexover-50000-in-prizes GalleryNominations Open Today for the Heroes of the Classroom Teacher Recognition Program Presented by Kleenex®—Over $50,000 in Prizes
Nominations Open Today for the Heroes of the Classroom Teacher Recognition Program Presented by Kleenex®—Over $50,000 in Prizes
05/12/2025 – Classic 96.7 FM WZFM
Today until August 3, 2025, parents, teachers, and the school community can nominate teachers for the Kleenex® Heroes of the Classroom program. […]
MBA Programs are Growing, But Something More Interesting is Afoot
By Brady Colby
05/12/2025 – FE News
In January, we released a detailed report on the MBA market, examining trends such as enrollments, program sizes and […]
How to NOT Sound Like an AI Tool Wrote Your Pitch
I assume people are being hounded by AI-generated emails like I am. Extrapolating my experiences to a reporter’s, can you imagine how many AI-generated emails […]
Chandler teacher recognized for positivity in the classroom
05/08/2025 – Arizona’s Family Channel 3
Angelica Abbey is one of 20 educators from across the United States who are nominated for Tropical Smoothie […]
Chandler teacher in the running for major gifts
05/04/2025 – Fox News 10 Phoenix
A Valley teacher is standing out for her unique abilities, and could be rewarded for them. FOX 10’s Steve Nielsen tells us […]
Loveland elementary teacher among finalists for $10K dream vacation. Here’s how to vote for her.
By Fletcher Keel
05/05/2025 – WLWT 5
A Greater Cincinnati teacher is one of 20 teachers nationwide who are finalists to win a $10,000 dream vacation.
Terri Bean, a […]
Chandler teacher among finalists in national contest
05/05/2025 – Arizona Family Channel 3
Angelica Abbey, a sixth-grade teacher at Frye Elementary in Chandler, is one of 20 finalists in Tropical Smoothie Café’s Sunshine for Teachers […]
Vote for a WCPS teacher to win $10,000
By Carlyle Coppins
04/30/2025 – WNKY News 40
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Twenty teachers across the United States are finalists in the Sunshine for Teachers program, and one of them is […]
For Summer Fun: Fairless Teacher Competing for Nationwide Prize
By Jim Michaels
04/29/2025 – 1480 WHBC
NAVARRE, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – A Fairless School District history teacher is one of twenty semifinalists […]
Vote Now for Your Favorite Teacher in the Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Sunshine for Teachers Contest
04/28/2025 – Today’s Family
Today, Tropical Smoothie Cafe® has announced the 20 inspiring educators who are now finalists vying for the grand prize in […]
Fort Worth Teacher Named in National Smoothie Contest
04/28/2025 – Fort Worth Magazine
Today, that nomination has propelled Jennifer Medina, a beloved teacher at Hubbard Heights Elementary School in Fort Worth, into the national spotlight. She’s been named one […]
Colorado trade schools see enrollment rise as national numbers expected to climb
By Kierra Sam
04/24/2025 – KOAA News 5
PUEBLO — Choosing a career is one of life’s biggest decisions. For many, switching paths later in […]
Why Trade Schools Are More Popular Than the Ivy League – with Brady Colby, Head of Market Research, Validated Insights
04/23/2025 – EdUp Experience Podcast
Topics include:
- Defining trade schools in the higher education landscape
- Analyzing the 60% enrollment in non-degree programs
- Examining growth areas in healthcare, green […]
SNF providers turn to in-house training programs, despite formal nurse education expected to soar
By Zee Johnson
04/21/2025 – McKnight’s Long-Term Care News
Long-term care providers should continue to pursue in-house and self-generated nurse training programs, even though new study results indicate outside […]
Three Ways to Leverage Insight into Students’ Web Use for Better Outcomes
By Steve Stolfi
04/14/2025 – The Learning Counsel
Taking a proactive approach to Internet safety requires not only being able to see what’s happening on the network in […]
Pangram introduces ‘mixed’ detection label to target AI-edited student submissions
By Emma Thompson
04/10/2025 – Edtech Innovation Hub
Pangram, a New York-based company that develops AI detection systems, has released an upgraded version […]
Pangram Releases New AI Writing Detection Model
04/10/2025 – Ai Tech Insights
Pangram, the most accurate and most reliable tool for detecting text created by AI, has released a new, better detection […]
ThriveinEDU Live with guest Kelli Campbell, CEO of Acceleration Academies
04/14/2025 – ThriveinEDU Live Podcast
Kelli Campbell, CEO of Acceleration Academies, was on an episode of Rachelle Dene Poth’s podcast ThriveinEDU Live. Listen to the podcast here.
Reporters, Editors, or Forms – Where to Send Pitches and Bylines
When pitching a story or an opinion piece (sometimes called a “byline”, it might seem the best course of action is to email an individual […]
Is an MBA worth it?
By Brady Colby
04/08/2025 – Times Higher Ed: THE STUDENT
A handful of trends in higher education, enrolment patterns and employment demands are converging, making it an unusually good time […]
How will schools replace devices bought during the pandemic?
By Dennis Pierce
04/01/2025 – eSchool News
During the pandemic, thousands of school systems used emergency relief aid to buy laptops, Chromebooks, and other digital devices for students to […]
What’s Next for AI in Higher Ed? – with Max Spero, CEO, Co-founder, Pangram Labs
03/30/2025 – EdUp Experience Podcast
Your guest is Max Spero, CEO, Co-founder, Pangram Labs
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Why More Colleges Are Forgoing Revenue-Share OPMs
03/26/2025 – Higher Ed Geek Podcast
In this episode, Brady Colby, a market research expert at Validated Insights, joins the podcast to break down […]
What if You Build It and They Don’t Come?
By Brady Colby
03/20/2025 – EdUp Experience Editorials
Fortunately, the enrollment impacts of the pandemic have now receded and enrollment, including MBA enrollment, has rebounded. The business cycle has […]
Quick Fixes For Common PR Mistakes
Everyone is busy these days which sometimes means that small things get overlooked. To help step up your effectiveness in PR, here are some of […]
Trade schools are in a growth phase. Can it last?
Enrollment in trade schools has significantly increased since the pandemic, […]
More North Texas students are turning to trade schools for faster, affordable career paths: Accepted
By Nicole Nielsen
03/25/2025 – CBS News Texas
According to a report by Validated Insights and the National Center for Education Statistics, trade […]
As enrollment in online college grows, students wonder: Why does it cost more?
Nearly 150 such deals were canceled or ended and not renewed in 2023, the most recent year for which the […]
Online MBA Applications Surge as More Professionals Opt for Flexible Learning
03/17/2025 – The European Business Review
Higher education research firm Validated Insights reported that the number of online MBA programs grew from 555 in 2018 to 732 in […]
Online MBA applications bounce back after post-pandemic lull
By Seb Murray
03/16/2025 – Financial Times
Dealing With Contentious Media Interviews
Handling contentious media issues is far more complex than can be covered in one short article, nonetheless, read on for thoughts that might be helpful […]
Thought Leadership as a Back-to-School PR Strategy in #EdTech
When the back-to-school months are just around the corner, the education and edtech industry whip lashes back to attention. It seems like every July brings […]
How Substack Newsletters Fit Into EdTech Public Relations
ICYMI: Republished from a LinkedIn Article, May 17, 2024
Have you been wondering what a Substack is and why people are so enthusiastic […]
Evansville Bosse High School Teacher Turns Construction Class into an Education in Entrepreneurship
03/05/2025 – KISS 106
According to a report by Validated Insights, trade school enrollment has grown by 4.9 percent from 2020 to 2023, reversing a pre-pandemic […]
OPM partnerships decline, forcing higher ed to fee-for-service
Michelle Centamore
03/04/2025 – University Business
The $5 billion Online Program Management industry, which helps universities develop and manage online programs, is undergoing a major shift, according to […]
Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Launches Sunshine for Teachers Recognition Program and Will Award Over $100k in Prizes
03/03/2025 – Ace-Ed
Tropical Smoothie Cafe® kicked off the Sunshine for Teachers recognition program to reward and honor up to […]