After achieving 100 percent exposure to computer science in its K-12 schools, the state is looking toward higher education.

Village Green Virtual charter school uses an edtech tool called Edgenuity to provide virtual instruction for students.

Silva has trained hundreds of teachers, librarians and school administrators in technology integration and blending learning.

Through the same initiative, over 40 professors in the state have adopted openly licensed textbooks.

The former Education Department tech director and Rhode Island innovation champion wants to strengthen the bridges between academic officers and tech, and between K-12 and higher ed.

Continuing a long career in education, Culatta is leaving a cabinet-level job in Rhode Island government for the D.C.-based edtech organization.