Concentric Educational Solutions

Our CEO,?Dr. David Heiber, sat down with?Baltimore CEO, creative visionary, and cultural maven Chris Simon. Chris shared his thoughts on the?greatness that emerges from Baltimore?and highlighted some of the city’s brightest stars who continue to make an impact. ????? #OneDoorAtATime

Had the pleasure of attending the ENCORE Resource Fair hosted by the Project ENCORE Team and the Office of Equity and Fair Practices at Enoch Pratt Free Library & Maryland State Library Resource Center on behalf of Concentric Educational Solutions. Engaging with organizations committed to equity, education, and community support reinforced the importance of collaborative efforts in breaking down barriers for students and families. Looking forward to building on these connections and continuing our work to ensure that every student has the resources they need to thrive! #EducationEquity #CommunityEngagement #StudentSuccess #ConcentricEducationalSolutions #ENCOREResourceFair

Our CEO sat down with Baltimore’s 4th District Councilman, Mark Conway, for a deep dive into his background, his journey into public service, and the distinction between policy and politics. He also shared some little-known insights on the relationship between Baltimore City and Baltimore City Schools. Check out the full episode at the link below! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more great conversations on?One Door at a Time?with Dr. David Heiber. https://lnkd.in/gqeDHuxc

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In Baltimore, showing up matters—not just in the classroom but in the community. Through?Run the City, an initiative by?Concentrated.org, we partnered with schools and city leaders to take student engagement beyond school walls. Alongside?City Council President Zeke Cohen, Vice President Sharon Green Middleton, and District 7 Council Member James Torrence, our?Student Engagement Specialists?hit the streets, visiting homes and schools across Baltimore to ensure students know that?their education matters and their city leaders are invested in their success. This was more than just a visit—it was a?commitment?to showing students that we see them, we support them, and we want them in the classroom, ready to learn and grow. ??? Watch the video to see how?collaboration, community, and action?can drive student attendance and engagement. Let’s keep running the city?for our students, with our students. #RunTheCity #StudentEngagement #AttendanceMatters #BaltimoreEducation #CommunityAction

Celebrating Women’s History Month March is Women’s History Month—a time to honor the resilience, achievements, and contributions of women throughout history. From trailblazers who broke barriers to the everyday changemakers shaping our world, we celebrate their impact and continue the fight for equality. Join us in recognizing the voices, stories, and legacies of women who inspire change! #WomensHistoryMonth #HerStory #EmpowerWomen

I’m excited to share that I’ll be participating in a panel discussion at?SXSW EDU 2025?on?March 3rd at 4:00 PM (ACC Room 8ABC)?titled?"Building and Broadening the Education R&D Enterprise." I’ll join an outstanding group of panelists—Jinann Bitar?from The Education Trust,?Marybeth Gasman?from Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions, and?Pamela Scott-Johnson?from Spelman College. Together, we’ll discuss how we can advance research and development in education to foster equity, innovation, and sustainability for learners everywhere. This opportunity is especially meaningful to me as?Howard University recently achieved R1 status, placing us among the nation’s top research institutions. This milestone reflects our commitment to excellence in research and innovation, and I’m eager to share insights from my work at Howard during this panel. I’m also drawn to?SXSW EDU?because of the exciting developments in educational technology, particularly those happening at?Concentric Educational Solutions, where I serve as Chief of Research. EdTech plays a pivotal role in transforming education, and I’m looking forward to exploring how we can leverage technology to create more impactful solutions. If you’re attending SXSW EDU, join me for this important conversation. Let’s connect, collaborate, and innovate to move education forward! #SXSWEDU2025 #HowardUniversity #R1Research #EducationInnovation #EdTech #EquityInEducation #HigherEducation

This month, we honor Booker T. Washington, a pioneering educator, author, and leader who transformed Black education in America. As the founder of Tuskegee Institute, he championed vocational training and practical skills, believing that education was the key to economic empowerment and self-reliance. His legacy reminds us that success is not defined by titles but by the challenges we overcome on the path to greatness. #BlackHistoryMonth #BookerTWashington #EducationMatters #BlackExcellence

Black educators and leaders have shaped history, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations. From the first public high school for Black students to the first Black Ivy League president, these milestones highlight the power of education in driving change. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor their legacy and continue the fight for equity in education. ????? #MilestonesInEducation #BHM #BlackExcellence

Mary McLeod Bethune transformed American education and labor through founding Bethune-Cookman College, serving as president of multiple civil rights organizations, and becoming the highest-ranking Black woman in government during the Roosevelt administration. Her work connecting education, labor rights, and civil rights created lasting change. This early understanding of how education can change everything shaped her life's mission. After studying at Scotia Seminary and Moody Bible Institute, she moved to Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1904 with $1.50 in her pocket. There, she founded the Daytona Literary and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls with just five students, using discarded crates for desks and charcoal for pencils. Believing that education must be practical as well as academic, Bethune’s school taught both liberal arts and job skills, preparing students to be self-sufficient. "Not only do we need knowledge, but we've got to have jobs," she insisted. This philosophy – that education and economic opportunity were inseparable – guided her expanding work in labor rights. By 1923, her school had merged with Cookman Institute to become Bethune-Cookman College, one of the few places in the South offering higher education to Black students. Her influence extended into organized labor as well. She worked closely with A. Philip Randolph and other Black labor leaders, understanding that unions could be powerful tools for racial advancement. When Randolph threatened his March on Washington in 1941, Bethune served as an intermediary between Black leaders and the Roosevelt administration, helping secure Executive Order 8802. When she died in 1955, she left behind not just a thriving college, but a model for combining educational, economic, and civil rights activism. #blackhistorymonth