Saving summer through innovative online community
by Kyle McCormick on 7/1/20 8:00 AM
Let’s Save Summer initiative launches in collaboration with Participate, providing resources and tools for youth to make the most of a summer in quarantine. MHA Labs and the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services have come together to “save” as many summer youth employment …
Participate named EdTech startup of the year in 2020 EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program
by Participate on 6/24/20 8:00 AM
Prestigious awards program recognizes outstanding educational technology products and companies CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Participate Inc., a leading social learning solution that designs and hosts online learning communities to connect adult learners around a shared practice, today announc …
Participate Podcast: Dr. Margaret Honey with NYSCI
by Sean Maina on 6/17/20 7:45 AM
Welcome to the Participate podcast! We believe that great podcasts tell great stories, and our partners at Participate have stories to tell. We’ll talk to them about what they do, how they do it and why it’s important. We’ll also talk to them about how they’re building their community …
From silos to squads: Building an organization focused on equitable collaboration
by Mark Otter on 5/28/20 7:15 AM
When you jump into a Zoom call with Participate, you’ll notice a couple of things: Julie is likely walking around in her backyard, Molly is quick to be the most stylish person on the call and I’m showing the latest progression of my quarantine man bun. Most everyone is laughing, and 2 …
Participate, Inc. recognized as 2020 EdTech Organization Setting a Trend
by Participate on 5/14/20 7:30 PM
Social learning platform recognized by EdTech Awards, an annual program highlighting top organizations and tools in the education sector.
Beyond the panic: Building community in a time of coronavirus
by Dr. Julie Keane and Mike Washburn on 4/2/20 4:06 PM
All around the world, people are trying to find ways to stay connected and feel a sense of belonging despite being six feet (or further) from one another. This change is so radical and fundamental that it has literally stopped us all in our tracks. Whatever this “new normal” we’ve had …