The Community & Culture Collective Month in Review

MarketScale is committed to covering the stories and trends that impact B2B industries. In this month in review, we take a look back at a few of the stories that had an impact in Education Technology and Business Services.

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Michael Horn Discusses the Need to Reinvent Education

The pandemic has often been named as education’s biggest disruptor. A catalyst for change, the pandemic highlighted failing systems along traditional learning pathways throughout the K-12 educational system. After co-founding a non-profit think tank focused on education disruption, education thought leader and author Michael Horn penned a new book entitled “From Reopen to Reinvent”. With host JW Marshall, Horn discusses the unveiled dilemmas the education system is now facing.

 

Analysis: Lessons for CEOs from the Schultz & Starbucks Union Avoidance Campaign

In this report, corporate executives will get a full analysis of Starbucks’ union avoidance saga since the return of Howard Schultz, detailing his strategies over the years, how he’s putting them to work now, and how the consequences of taking an aggressive stance against Starbucks Workers United have impacted the company’s brand and financials. Citing several retail and labor experts, this report will offer a pulse-check on why Schultz’s tactics are being poorly received, and will distill these reactions down into actionable strategies for leadership to more proactively engage with union campaigns.

 

Communication Through Crisis: How to Talk to Children About School Shootings

With two mass shootings in the news within days of each other, it is difficult to avoid the information about such violence. According to AP News, the devastation of the Uvalde, Texas, school attack killed 19 children and two teachers. Seventeen individuals were wounded before the gunman was taken down. This event is distressing, and it may be even more so for children. Just as adults do, children need the information to help them understand and cope with tragedy.

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Slow Stories in a Fast League: Why the NBA Still Deserves Real, In-Depth Journalism
November 3, 2025

In a sports world increasingly defined by short-form clips, social algorithms, and viral takes, long-form storytelling remains a vital counterweight — the place where depth, nuance, and narrative still matter. The NBA, perhaps more than any other league, sits at the center of this tension: every quote can become a meme, every story a highlight…

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The Faith-Fueled Story Behind Camp Arnold Skate Church’s Mission to Reach Youth Through Skateboarding
November 2, 2025

As faith-based outreach evolves to meet younger generations where they are, skate culture has become an unlikely — yet powerful — frontier for transformation. In cities like Dallas, skateparks are serving as modern-day meeting grounds where faith, mentorship, and authenticity intersect. With youth mental health challenges on the rise — the CDC reports that…

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The Answers You Wanted On Sepsis – Episode 3
October 31, 2025

In episode three of The Michael Rothman Podcast, Dr. Rothman continues his deep dive into sepsis—a condition often misunderstood yet responsible for a significant portion of hospital deaths. Through data from a major northeastern hospital, he challenges traditional thinking: labeling a patient as “septic” isn’t what determines survival—their overall sickness is. Using the…

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A Spooky Warning About Costume Contacts
October 31, 2025

As we get into the Halloween spirit, many are looking for that perfect finishing touch for their costumes, and cosmetic contact lenses are a popular choice. However, Dr. Emily Eisenhower offers a timely warning: while they may look great, these lenses can pose serious vision risks. She cautions that improper lenses can lead to…

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