Happy Holidays from Rethink Education!
As 2025 comes to a close, we want to extend our gratitude to our community of founders, limited partners, co-investors, and friends. Over the past year, we’ve been reminded time and again of the significance of the work we do.
It is now more important than ever to strengthen not only the communities we serve, but also the systemsāacross education, workforce development, and beyondāthat shape opportunity and long-term economic mobility. The impact of our work extends far beyond the present moment, contributing to stronger communities, a more dynamic workforce, and a future defined by greater equity and possibility.
The updates below highlight perspectives from our team, recent milestones across our portfolio, and what lies ahead in the new year.
A Season of Ideas, Conversation, and Fresh Insight
With the fall conference craze behind us, the team has returned energized by the conversations, debates, and sector-wide reflections that defined the past few months.
At EdTech Week 2025, Matt, Bridget, and Monique joined discussions on AI adoption, adult learning, workforce shifts, and the evolving expectations of institutions. Our recapĀ highlights key themes that surfaced across the week, including the growing need for institutional adaptability, the expanding role of AI in talent development, and the necessity of a continued focus on equitable and career-aligned learning pathways. š¼
Thought Leadership from the Rethink Education Team
In The Future of Work Begins with Care, Rethink Education Partner Amy Nelson explores how the care economy shapes workforce participation and why strengthening care infrastructure is closely connected to long-term economic mobility. š
In Lessons from Two Decades of Education Investing, Rethink Education Partner and Founder Matt Greenfield reflects on what two decades in the sector have revealed about durable models, clear missions, and practices that support meaningful progress for learners. His piece offers a grounded view of how education investing has evolved and what continues to matter most. š¬
In her ongoing Substack series, Rethink Education Vice President Monique Malcolm-Hay examines rapid developments in artificial intelligence and their implications for learners, institutions, and employers. š¤
Perspectives Shaping the Ecosystem
Many Young Adults Barely Literate, Yet Earned a High School Diploma: a concise look at literacy gaps in the United States and what they reveal about the disconnect between credentials and skills. š
College Students Flock to a New Major: AI: an overview of the rapid growth in AI-focused majors and how student interest is shifting alongside changes in the labor market. š§
Portfolio Updates
Campus participates in congressional testimony š£šļø
Tade Oyerinde, CEO of Campus, was invited to Capitol Hill to share the organizationās perspective on higher education during a recent congressional hearing. He spoke to issues of access, affordability, and the lived experiences of working learners, building on themes the Campus team has consistently raised in national conversations.
Activated Insights acquires CareAcademy šš
We are excited to announce the acquisition of CareAcademy by Activated Insights. This marks an important moment for both organizations as they combine their strengths in caregiver training and quality measurement. Their shared focus on supporting the direct care workforce reflects a meaningful step for the sector.
Lynx Educate and IBM SkillsBuild announce collaboration š±š
Lynx Educate announced a new collaboration with IBM SkillsBuild focused on expanding access to flexible learning opportunities for adult learners. The partnership reflects Lynxās ongoing commitment to connecting learners with programs that support lifelong career development.
Stellic launches Explore to support student transfer successĀ š§š
Stellic introduced Explore, a new tool designed to help students understand how their credits transfer across institutions. The solution streamlines evaluations for colleges and offers learners clearer pathways toward completing their degrees.
Carrying Our Mission Into the New Year
As we turn the page to 2026, our focus remains on championing innovations that expand access, strengthen opportunity, and support economic mobility for learners and workers.
Amy and Monique will be in London for Bett UK on January 21 & 22, and look forward to connecting with partners across the pond. If you also plan to attend, we would love to hear from you. š¬š§
We also invite you to save the date for our annual happy hour during the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego on Monday, April 13, a gathering that consistently sparks thoughtful dialogue and renewed collaboration. š
Warm wishes for a restorative holiday season and a bright and hopeful new year. āØ
With gratitude,
Amy, Matt, Dre, Monique, & Bridget
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