Digital badging expands recognition of in class and online skills
Madison College launched digital badges in 2011 to document specific learned skills beyond transcripts and now offers over 250 active badges. The system validates what was learned, helps staff training and teaching awards, and enables sharing to platforms like LinkedIn. Kirkwood Community College adopted badges for canine health CPR pet grooming and coaching programs while exploring co branding with nonprofits. Proponents say badges provide verifiable, portable credentials aiding hiring and lifelong learning.
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Lesley Voigt
Madison College
Digital Credentials Institute
Madison
Wis
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Kirkwood Community College
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IBM
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Digital Badging Commission
Kirkwood
Emily Logan
Logan
Upskill America Initiative
Aspen Institute
Western Governors University
Skillsusa
TikTok
YouTube
Credly
Family sports facility owners expand Cedar Rapids venture
The Freeman and Callanan families took ownership of a youth sports complex off Interstate 380 in Cedar Rapids in October 2024. They plan daytime usage to grow offerings including pickle ball, sustain a busy schedule of weekend events, and hire local high school and college students. They emphasize community, youth development, and hands-on involvement by owners and staff to keep the building active and well maintained.
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Michael
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Falls
Iowa City
Xavier
Linn-Mar
Kennedy
Prairie
Mount Mercy
Kevin
Allison
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