Education/Workforce Development

States Struggle To Keep Online Schools Accountable

February 22, 2013 - The rapid growth of online education is raising concerns. While unscrupulous or incompetent online educators may be rare, there are enough of them that many states are considering ratcheting up their oversight.

STEM Tops Education Agenda in Chicago

February 20, 2013 - A partnership between Chicago and the Navy is the city's latest effort to equip students for high-tech jobs.

President Obama Hangs Out with Citizens, Discusses STEM

February 15, 2013 - The fireside hangout sparked conversations about science, technology, engineering and math, as well as software patents.

Secrets to Success for CIOs

February 6, 2013 - Six public- and private-sector leaders outline what it takes to succeed as a C-level executive in government.

Digital Town Hall Promotes Digital Learning

February 6, 2013 - Education leaders and policymakers share their ideas about improving schools with technology.

Education Standards Spur States to Create and Share Web-Based Curriculum and Portals

January 31, 2013 - Some 45 states and four territories have developed a set of uniform standards for math and English that allows for curriculum materials to be traded, shared and improved by teachers, districts and states, regardless of location.

Chicago Pilot Aims to Enhance STEM Education

January 30, 2013 - Mayor Rahm Emanuel facilitated a tech-centric pilot project that's part of a broader city effort to provide a world class education to all students, regardless of their neighborhood.

3 Possible Solutions for Fixing the Public School System

January 30, 2013 - Michelle Rhee, former chancellor of Washington, D.C., public schools, says we can fix the American public school system by doing these three things.

The Golden State Launches Government Leadership Program

January 28, 2013 - California's new training series has two goals: developing leaders and sparking cultural change in the state workplace.

6 Ways to Optimize Gov-to-Citizen Communication

January 25, 2013 - Governments looking to improve communication with their constituents may want to consider these suggestions and best practices from a recent GovDelivery and EfficientGov webinar.

Highlights of The Intersection Event at Google HQ

January 25, 2013 - Thought leaders gathered in Mountain View, Calif., to discuss innovative methods for creating social change.

5 Takeaways on Using Social and Professional Networks

January 24, 2013 - LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman discusses the importance of networking for professionals in all sectors.

6 Things Governments Can Learn from SF Giants Pitcher Barry Zito

January 23, 2013 - Zito’s professional experience and lessons learned on the field can be applied to the public sector.

6 Ways to Address the IT Labor Shortage

January 23, 2013 - Education and government insiders share their thoughts on how to fill the IT labor gap.

3 Social Action Projects to Watch in 2013

January 22, 2013 - At The Intersection event on Jan. 19, Gratitude Awards finalists showcased social action projects focusing on education and math.

NYC Hosts Apps Challenge for Education

January 21, 2013 - New York City's Gap App Challenge asks software developers to tackle problems in middle school math.

Chicago Mayor Appoints First Ever Diversity Tech Council

January 16, 2013 - Members of the council will give recommendations to Mayor Rahm Emanuel on how to integrate minorities into the city’s technology economy.

California Gov. Jerry Brown Spurs Online Education Action

January 16, 2013 - A call to universities and course providers places online education higher on the agenda.

Colleges Create Social Media Degrees

January 15, 2013 - With social media skills becoming increasingly relevant in government and the private sector, some colleges are taking notice.

Texas County To Open Bookless Library

January 14, 2013 - Bexar County, Texas' bookless library, called BiblioTech, was inspired by Apple founder Steve Jobs' biography.