Kanoe Namahoe

3 weeks ago | smartbrief.com | Kanoe Namahoe

6 min read Edtech The SmartBrief Education Readers’ Choice Awards spotlight the education technology solutions that are making a difference in schools and classrooms across the globe. We asked you, our SmartBrief Education readers, to tell us which products and services you rely on daily in your work.

Mar 26, 2025 | smartbrief.com | Kanoe Namahoe

4 min read CareersEducationLeadershipWorkforce Alumni from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign detail how the online MBA program — known as the iMBA — helped them sharpen business skills and develop professional acumen.

Mar 11, 2025 | smartbrief.com | Kanoe Namahoe

The global market for education technology is projected to hit $810.3 billion by 2033, up from $220.5 billion in 2023, according to market research firm Market US. North America contributed 37.3% — or $82.24 billion — of the 2023 revenues. Increased demand for personalized learning tools, improved internet access and richer online learning experiences are among the factors driving the rapid growth.

Mar 11, 2025 | smartbrief.com | Kanoe Namahoe

3 min read EdtechEducationInsights This article is sponsored by The Edge (powered by Ascend Now). The world is changing rapidly, and schools are scrambling to keep pace. They are stretching their staff, resources and dollars to provide what students need. Students are also managing heavy loads – and not just reading and math.

Feb 21, 2025 | smartbrief.com | Kanoe Namahoe

What happened to STEM? I found myself asking this question while listening to a panel discussion at a workforce development conference in October. The speakers — especially those from the manufacturing industry — kept making the point that their firms needed STEM professionals, especially for engineering and product development roles. “We need people who can do the math,” one said. That’s when I realized it had been a while since I’d heard a conversation centered on STEM.