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Washington’s Tech Play to Streamline School Relief Distribution

From "Government Technology" | News Staff | September 27, 2022 The state has partnered with the financial technology company ClassWallet to help manage the distribution of federal relief funds given to private and other nonpublic schools, an announcement said. Washington state officials have partnered with the fintech platform ClassWallet to help distribute $3.8 million in … Continue reading “Washington’s Tech Play to Streamline School Relief Distribution”

Now with 160 employees, ClassWallet sees 916% 3-year growth. That’s ‘just scratching the surface’

From “Refresh Miami” | Riley Kaminer | September 1, 2022 Hollywood-based ClassWallet helps teachers, maintenance crews, and families get access to the capital they need – so schools can worry less about accounts payable and more on educating the next generation of Americans. Their platform eliminates the manual aspects of purchasing, digitizing the paper trail … Continue reading “Now with 160 employees, ClassWallet sees 916% 3-year growth. That’s ‘just scratching the surface’”

Georgia Teachers Get $125 More for Supplies From Federal Aid

From ‘U.S. News.com’ | Jeff Amy, Associated Press | Published July 29, 2022 Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is using federal COVID-19 relief money to give teachers another $125 to buy school supplies. MCDONOUGH, Ga. (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is using federal COVID-19 relief money to give teachers another $125 to buy school supplies, … Continue reading “Georgia Teachers Get $125 More for Supplies From Federal Aid”

ClassWallet Signs String of New State Contracts

From ‘Payments Dive’ | Jonathan Berr | Published July 19, 2022 Demand for ClassWallet’s education digital payments tools increased during the coronavirus pandemic, and that rise has continued this year in the company’s signing of new state contracts. Demand for education technology surged during the coronavirus pandemic, when school districts sought funding to combat “learning … Continue reading “ClassWallet Signs String of New State Contracts”

Tech and Teamwork: Disruptive Leadership for a Disruptive Era

From Forbes Online May 30, 2022 | Joe McKendrick – Contributor The fear of workers losing their jobs due to technology disruption is well documented, but their bosses are just as nervous about their futures as well. A recent survey of 3,000 executives finds 72% of executives are actually worried about losing their jobs due … Continue reading “Tech and Teamwork: Disruptive Leadership for a Disruptive Era”

Minnesota Department of Education Selects ClassWallet to Distribute Federal EANS and ELC Funds to K-12 Schools to Help Offset Pandemic-Related Disruptions and Support COVID-19 Testing Programs

Innovative Digital Wallet Platform to Deliver Up to $55 Million to Participating Non-Public Schools and Public Schools Over Three Years MIAMI and ROSEVILLE, Minn., Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Minnesota Department of Education has selected ClassWallet to distribute up to $55 million from two federal funding programs to help kindergarten through 12th grade schools … Continue reading “Minnesota Department of Education Selects ClassWallet to Distribute Federal EANS and ELC Funds to K-12 Schools to Help Offset Pandemic-Related Disruptions and Support COVID-19 Testing Programs”

N.H.’s ‘Education Freedom Accounts’ Program Partners With National Firm To Administer Money

New Hampshire Public Radio | By Ethan DeWitt – New Hampshire Bulletin Published September 14, 2021 at 10:48 AM EDT New Hampshire’s new program allowing eligible families to pay for private school expenses using public funds continues to see unexpectedly high take-up. This story was originally published by New Hampshire Bulletin. Now, as the state gears up to … Continue reading “N.H.’s ‘Education Freedom Accounts’ Program Partners With National Firm To Administer Money”

New Hampshire’s Department of Education Picks ClassWallet to Administer its ReKINDling Curiosity Program

Innovative Program to Use Federal Funds to Help Children Attend Summer Camp Programs in Order to Shake Off Social, Emotional and Mental Stresses Caused by COVID-19 Disruptions MIAMI and CONCORD, N.H., April 13, 2021 – The State of New Hampshire’s Department of Education has selected Miami-based ClassWallet to administer its highly innovative ReKINDling Curiosity Program. The program … Continue reading “New Hampshire’s Department of Education Picks ClassWallet to Administer its ReKINDling Curiosity Program”

How Schools Can Ace Employee Spend Management

Public school budgets are tight, and whenever public funding is involved, it’s not only important to tighten the grip on spend, but to build transparency of the taxpayer dollars being used. But the spend management needs of the education system cannot entirely be met by a single solution that provides visibility into capital expenditure. Whether … Continue reading “How Schools Can Ace Employee Spend Management”

ClassWallet Unveils Expense Tool For School Maintenance

Miami-based FinTech ClassWallet has grown its classroom expense management offering to help with the requirements of custodial and maintenance workers in primary and secondary schools, according to a Monday (Jan. 25) announcement. “We’re making it easier for school employees charged with maintaining school facilities to obtain the supplies they need while automating the reconciliation of … Continue reading “ClassWallet Unveils Expense Tool For School Maintenance”

The Education Report: ClassWallet to Distribute “Strong Families, Strong Students” Initiative Funds In Idaho to Low Income Families

OCTOBER 19, 2020 / PRNEWSWIRE – ClassWallet has been awarded a contract from the State of Idaho and the Idaho State Board of Education to help distribute close to $50 million in funds for its ‘Strong Families, Strong Students Initiative’ to families for their remote learning needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds for the initiative … Continue reading “The Education Report: ClassWallet to Distribute “Strong Families, Strong Students” Initiative Funds In Idaho to Low Income Families”

ClassWallet Powers Oklahoma Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund

“Low-income Enid families can receive up to $1,500 in funds for school supplies, tutoring and technology needs as more schools turn to distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of its Digital Wallet program, the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund will provide grants to up to 5,000 families statewide at or below the poverty … Continue reading “ClassWallet Powers Oklahoma Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund”