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Inspired by a New Generation of Energetic, Thoughtful Leaders at Big Ideas Fest
Guest Blogger Barbara Illowsky, PhD I recently had the great privilege and honor to share some stories about my role in promoting Open Educational Resources (OER) during the recent Big Ideas Fest in Washington, D.C. This year’s theme was “Democratizing Access to...
Our People-Centered Digital Future
On December 10, 2018, Constellation Research will host a historic event with key Internet pioneers, the People-Centered Internet coalition, as well as the next generation of positive change agents. Titled “Our People-Centered Digital Future,” the event recognizes that...
Storytelling is a Powerful Agent in Transforming Access to Education
Guest BloggerEve BoyleAs I near the end of my PhD program in human paleobiology, I have become interested in how I can contribute to the Washington, D.C. STEM education community beyond the experiences I’ve accumulated as a student and educator at George Washington...
Want to Make Education Better? Leave Academia
Lisa Petrides—founder and CEO of ISKME, an independent education nonprofit—knew she could improve education. But she had to quit her dream job at Columbia to make it happen. Top Hat is the active learning platform that makes it easy for professors to engage students...
ISKME Board Adds Prominent Higher Education Equity Advocate and Corporate Information Officer
ISKME Board of Directors adds prominent higher education leader and equity advocate Martha Kanter and long-time corporate information officer Sharon Dhall as new board members. Two new board members will help guide the development expansion of ISKME programs focused...