Content written by Lindsay McKenzie and published by Inside Higher Ed.

MBA News Digest Comment: Are digital badges a way for foundation skills to be learned or refreshed?

Extracted Content: Seven colleges and universities are working with industry partners to develop digital badges to help underserved students display their skills and gain employment as part of a pilot project called #TeeUpTheSkills.

The yearlong initiative is being led by the Education Design Lab, a nonprofit that specializes in designing and implementing new learning models. Ed-tech companies Credly and Checkster will be providing pro bono services to the pilot, which will run this academic year.

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