InsideTrack Founder Alan Tripp to Participate in White House EdTech Roundtable
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) July 26, 2013 -- InsideTrack, an organization dedicated to improving outcomes in higher education, today announced that company founder and chairman, Alan Tripp will participate in an education roundtable at the White House on Monday, July 29. Led by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, the group of 20 education leaders and senior administration officials will focus on the Administration’s top education priorities.
"The effective application of technology and analytics is critical to improving outcomes in education," said Tripp. "I’m honored to be part of the Administration’s efforts to increase educational attainment and prepare our citizens for long-term success."
Mr. Tripp, who founded InsideTrack and SCORE! Educational Centers, has spent his career focused on enhancing student motivation, success and achievement. In addition to founding and leading two highly successful education companies, he has served as an advisor to the Department of Education and a thought leader on key higher education issues. Mr. Tripp’s editorials have appeared in numerous publications, including the Washington Post and his speaking engagements include The Economist’s Ideas Economy: Human Potential conference, where he presented on ways to enhance student outcomes without a major overhaul of the educational system.
Tripp continued, "My experience has shown me that nearly everyone is capable of succeeding in education with the right tools, attitude and support. I look forward to sharing best practices with my fellow roundtable participants."
About InsideTrack
InsideTrack works with colleges and universities to improve student and institutional success. Our one-on-one student coaching, process expertise, analytics and technology have been proven to increase graduation rates by an average of 15 percent and enhance the student experience. Since 2001, we’ve partnered with a broad range of universities to drive continuous improvement, including Penn State University, University of Dayton, Arizona State University, and Columbia University. For additional information, please visit: http://www.insidetrack.com.
Dave Jarrat, InsideTrack, http://www.insidetrack.com, (415) 243-4440, [email protected]
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