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Brad Wolverton

Brad Wolverton

Editor at The Chronicle of Higher Education

Brad Wolverton leads The Chronicle's newsroom in covering the biggest stories shaping colleges and universities. He works closely with reporters, editors, and visual journalists to ensure the publication's coverage is timely, rigorous, and essential. He also serves on the executive leadership team, helping to oversee the company’s strategic direction. Brad returned to The Chronicle in 2025 after nearly a decade building editorial teams at HubSpot, The Hustle, and NerdWallet. Earlier in his career, he spent 12 years at The Chronicle as a reporter and editor, covering the influence of money in college athletics and earning national recognition for investigative reporting. He is a graduate of Indiana University’s journalism program.

2025 Back to School

Brad Wolverton

Editor at The Chronicle of Higher Education

Brad Wolverton leads The Chronicle's newsroom in covering the biggest stories shaping colleges and universities. He works closely with reporters, editors, and visual journalists to ensure the publication's coverage is timely, rigorous, and essential. He also serves on the executive leadership team, helping to oversee the company’s strategic direction. Brad returned to The Chronicle in 2025 after nearly a decade building editorial teams at HubSpot, The Hustle, and NerdWallet. Earlier in his career, he spent 12 years at The Chronicle as a reporter and editor, covering the influence of money in college athletics and earning national recognition for investigative reporting. He is a graduate of Indiana University’s journalism program.

2025 Back to School
2025 Back to School Summit
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
9:45 am

From Vision to Action: Navigating the Next Decade of Learning

Building on the bold forecasts shared in the opening plenary, this panel brings together three leaders shaping the future of education from distinct vantage points - global higher education, K-12 learning innovation, and career exploration. Jessica Turner (QS), Jamie Candee (Edmentum), and Julie Lammers (American Student Assistance) will respond to the big-picture themes and explore how we translate future-facing trends into practical strategies across the learner journey, from school through to career. Expect a lively, cross-sector dialogue on equity, employability, AI, and learner agency designed to spark debate and new thinking on what it really means to prepare for the decade ahead.
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2025 Back to School Summit
Thursday, September 11, 2025
10:00 am

Investing in the Future of Learning: Venture Capital & Private Equity Insights into the EdTech Market

EdTech investment has returned to pre-pandemic levels—but what’s next? This session brings together leading venture capital and private equity investors to unpack market shifts, emerging trends, and where they see the next wave of value creation in education and workforce training. Hear perspectives on scaling, sustainable growth, and strategic exits, as well as how both VC and PE approaches are shaping the long-term evolution of the global learning ecosystem.
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