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Beating the Spring Slump: 3 Programs to Keep Employees Motivated

April 23, 2018

Study.com CEO and Co-founder Adrian Ridner pens a contributed piece about programs that will motivate employees to beat the "spring slump"

These 9 colleges produce the most CEOs

March 28, 2018

"Ultimately, what the research shows is that the difference between having a bachelor's degree and not having a bachelor's degree is huge," says Adrian Ridner, CEO and co-founder of online education company Study.com. "It's not as clear that the exact school makes that big of a difference at the end of the career."

Looking the Future in the Face

March 22, 2018

Adrian Ridner, CEO and co-founder of Study.com, a website providing online courses for college credit, said that different generational leadership styles are a result of specific values. Millennials tend to focus more on collaboration and flexibility, according to Ridner.

The 45 Best Companies to Work For in the Bay Area

March 1, 2018

Employees say: "The biggest thing for me is the transparency. We have access to pretty much any piece of data that we could ask for and leadership is almost always open to discussing where we are and where we're headed, often seeking input from employees."

Consider These Initiatives When Developing First-Time Managers

February 21, 2018

"Prior to a promotion, a succession planning process should involve preparing talent by adding responsibilities and learning opportunities," said Adrian Ridner, CEO and co-founder of Study.com, an online education platform for traditional students and corporate learning in Mountain View, California.

How Companies Can Change Their Culture to Attract (and Retain) Millennials

February 12, 2018

"Create a company culture where colleagues work together toward a meaningful goal and where team members' voices can be heard," added Adrian Ridner, CEO and co-founder of Study.com. "Provide opportunities for cross-training so employees can grow and work with other teams."

Perris to help city employees obtain bachelor's degrees through online classes

February 3, 2018

The program gives city employees the opportunity to take online courses at Study.com, transfer the credits to the nonprofit and accredited Thomas Edison State University and work toward completing a bachelor's degree online…

Program offers Sunnyvale residents online college degree, for free

January 18, 2018

[Adrian] Ridner said the program expanded to Sunnyvale because of the rising cost of living there. "The difference between earning potential of someone with a bachelor's degree vs. someone who is just one or two credits short is over 54 percent lifetime earnings," Ridner said.

Four Tools That Take Blended Learning to the Next Level

January 11, 2018

Study.com allows independent learners to take their education into their own hands. Through the use of over 22,000 interactive video lessons, students can tailor their courses and learn at their own pace.

Retirement: 6 tips for juggling retirement and college savings

January 8, 2018

"AP [advanced placement] programs or transferrable online courses can help your child earn college credit early, speeding up the path to graduation," says Adrian Ridner, CEO and co-founder of Study.com, a site dedicated to making education affordable.

9 Most Impressive Government Successes of 2017

December 21, 2017

Study.com launched the Working Scholars program to bring tuition-free college degrees to working adults living in the California cities of Mountain View, Sunnyvale, East Palo Alto, and Gilroy, with plans to expand to other communities in 2018.

The 5 types of colleges every student should apply to

November 24, 2017

Today, [Adrian] Ridner works to provide students with the educational resources that he didn't have in high school. " That's one of the big reasons I ended up starting Study.com. It wasn't just the fact that education became really inaccessible," he said. "I want to help students get the information that they need."

What Impact Can ADHD Have on a Child's Grades and Chances for Success in College?

October 13, 2017

[Adrian Ridner] explains that all students have a preferred way of learning, so keeping auditory, tactile, visual or other options in mind can be beneficial. "For those with ADHD, that preference is of utmost importance."

Is your big name education worth the price tag?

September 22, 2017

Finding valuable internships and activities that can build up your professional experience before you graduate will give you as big a leg up as an expensive diploma. "You can get a good education anywhere, it's really about the effort you put into it," [Adrian Ridner] says, "college is really the beginning. You'll have many opportunities to learn on the job."

Technology Companies Team Up To Eliminate 'Summer Melt'

July 23, 2017

...10 to 40 percent of college-intending students fail to enroll in college following their high school graduation. "That number is incredibly alarming and disproportionately affects low-income and minority students," said Adrian Ridner, CEO and co-founder of Study.com.

Inc Best Workplaces 2017

June 2017

"At Study.com, we take hiring very seriously. We make sure that everyone we bring on to the team is passionate about education, brilliant at their profession, and dedicated to our mission of making education more affordable and available for all."

What's The Future Of Education?

April 11, 2017

"The classroom of the future will be different from today in several fundamental ways. We will see the rise of personalization and competency based education. Students will be unshackled from the physical classroom and time-based, grade-level progression."

Study.com offers free bachelor's degrees to non-techies in Silicon Valley

June 21, 2017

Study.com CEO Adrian Ridner said 83 percent of adults in East Palo Alto over the age of 25 don't have a bachelor's degree, which is more than double the number in nearby Mountain View. "The need is very great and the bachelor's degree remains that foundation for upward mobility," he said.

Pilot Program Pairs Colleges with Coding Programs and GE to Boost Jobs

Aug 16, 2016

"Equal access to a bachelor's degree is the key to upward mobility for low-income students and the foundation for success in today\'s knowledge economy," Adrian Ridner, CEO and co-founder of Study.com, said in an emailed statement.

6 Ways to Keep Costs for a College Degree Less Than $10K

Oct 15, 2016

"Supplementing the traditional college experience with low-cost online courses, puts a college degree within reach of millions of American workers"

11 Tips for the Sandwich Generation: Paying for College and Retirement

October 3, 2016

"The first two years of college are mostly general education requirements, many of which can be completed with inexpensive online courses or through competency based exams like CLEP," says Study.com CEO and Co-founder Adrian Ridner. "On average, these forms of alternative credit could save as much as $1,000 to $3,000 per course."

2 Big Trends for 2017: Wellness, Education

"Companies that have a large non-degreed workforce are recognizing the value of helping their employees get a college education," said Study.com CEO and Co-founder Adrian Ridner. "It makes sense in terms of attracting and retaining employees but also helps them grow employees into future leaders."

ESPN Radio

Jan 14, 2017

Pros and cons of 'free college' & how technology can help reduce the price of higher ed

Penn's Education Startups Learn How to Build Good Companies

Feb 10, 2017

"Focusing on the number of users at all costs is a mistake," says Study.com CEO and Co-founder Adrian Ridner. "I know of companies where the lifetime value of a customer is half of the cost it takes to acquire them. That is not a path to sustainable growth and long-term profitability."

15 Money Management Tips for College Students

April 10, 2016

"The extra years can make student loans balloon," says Jennifer McHam of Study.com. "Online courses allow students more flexibility with scheduling and can help students catch up if they fall behind so that they can still graduate on time."

Mountain View Working Scholars is a Free Bachelor's Degree Program, but You Have to Live or Work in Mountain View to Enroll

Dec 23, 2016

"Approximately 45% of adults over the age of 25 living in Mountain View do not have a bachelor's degree. With the high costs of rents, home prices and other living expenses in the bay area, a college degree can be the key to unlocking greater earning potential, says Study.com CEO and Co-founder Adrian Ridner."

Study.com Launches New Resources to Help Students with ADHD

Oct 24, 2016

"Over 6.4 million students with ADHD are struggling with the traditional classroom setting," said Adrian Ridner, CEO and Cofounder of Study.com, in a statement. "Parents, teachers and technology must all work together to accommodate the special needs of these students."

4 Secrets Colleges Don't Want You to Know That Could Save You Thousands on Tuition

Oct 18, 2016

"Be aggressive about staying on track and be aware of the implications of changing majors or delaying prerequisite courses", said Adrian Ridner, CEO of Study.com. "If you do fall behind, get creative and explore alternative credit options, like competency based exams or online courses"

Payscale's Higher Ed ROI Rankings Balance Discussion of College Cost

July 8, 2015

"Nearly one-third of college graduates who responded to a recent Study.com online survey said the cost of tuition and the prospect of debt affected their decision about where to go to college."