From Digital to AI Divides: History Repeats
Twenty years ago, my doctoral advisor Dr. Carolyn Cartier highlighted the importance of studying the nuanced layers of the global digital divide, especially the disparities between the information have and have nots. This spectrum of access and opportunity was amplified two decades later at the 2025 Al Action Summit in Paris When UN Secretary-General António Guterres echoed the warning that Al power rests “in the hands of a few” and threatens to deepen rather than bridge global inequities.
Empowering People Everywhere: Why Mobile Learning Matters
As I reflect on the findings of the 2024 State of Mobile Internet Connectivity Report, I am reminded of the deep impact mobile learning can have on individuals worldwide. More than half of the global population now accesses the internet through mobile devices. Yet, many remain on the other side of the digital divide, held […]
Unlocking the Power of Employment and Training Services Through Technology: Findings from MDRC’s BEES Initiative
As a leading mobile-first learning platform, Cell-Ed is committed to advancing digital equity and empowering underserved communities through education and workforce training. Ensuring evidence based approaches and collaboration is key to our approach. One example is our participation in MDRC’s BEES (Building Evidence on Employment Strategies for Low-Income Families) initiative, which recently published significant findings. […]
Celebrating Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month: Improving Outcomes for People with PAD with 100% Remote Exercise Therapy
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month is dedicated to raising awareness about a condition that affects up to 12 million Americans. This September, we’re shining a light on the struggles and successes of those living with PAD and celebrating our collaborative Get SET project. Designed by Cell-Ed, the Get SET project delivers essential skills training […]
The Power of Investing in Workers’ Growth
In today’s rapidly changing world, the backbone of every successful organization remains the same—its people. As we honor workers across industries, it’s vital to recognize the tremendous value they bring every day and the transformative impact that investing in their growth can have. By upskilling employees and creating pathways for upward mobility, organizations not only […]
Welcoming New Americans by Prioritizing Lived Experience, Cultural Humility, and Competency
The Power of a Warm Welcome Navigating life in a new country is challenging at best, and many immigrants come to the US without any lifelines to support them as they attempt to navigate their new surroundings. At Cell-Ed, we believe cultural humility and competency are at the heart of welcoming New Americans. That’s why […]
Founder’s Note: A New and Expanded Mission
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” – Maya Angelou At the heart of human suffering is the inability to have one’s story expressed, heard, and supported. A root cause of this inability is living in a digital world not designed for the world’s majority. Think of all the […]