Merit Blog

Horizons Recap: Essential Insights for Meaningful Systems Change

Any meaningful systems change within a workforce ecosystem requires collaboration, strategy, and communication. Though these words all sound...

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Trusting Parents: The Key to Unlocking Children's Potential

America's education system is at a crossroads. As we have emerged from the pandemic, parents remain more engaged in their children's schooling,...

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Merit Recognized for Outstanding Government Technology Achievements by Global Tech

We are honored to have won The Global Tech Award in the Government Technology category, among other technology, innovation, creativity, and...

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Merit's Marshall Broussard Wins First-Ever Sigma Social Impact Award

Merit International, Inc.’s Data Analytics Engineering Manager, Marshall Broussard, Named Sigma Social Impact Award Winner in First-Ever Sigma Data...

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Leveling the Playing Field: KEEP Helps Imaginarium Achieve its Mission to Make STEM Accessible

The Kansas Education Enrichment Program (KEEP) provides $1,000 awards to a student’s parent or guardian for various enrichment and educational...

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New Merit Platform Opens Door For The Next Wave Of Digital Transformation In Government

Interconnected Digital Identity Ecosystems Will Simplify Everyday Life By Improving Data Usage And Integrity While Protecting Individual Data

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How Transparent, Proactive, and Explainable Data Makes for Better Informed Decision-Making in Government

Government data is integral to government programs' success and carries higher consequences than industry data. While industry data issues can result...

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Changing Lives: How Merit + Snowflake Connected 120K Students to Critical Education Funding

Major government programs are choosing Merit and Snowflake to elevate initiatives and enhance mission outcomes for citizens and students. Merit...

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Maximizing Impact: Choosing the Right Technology and Marketplace for Your State's Education Program

As states roll out education programs nationwide, they require robust technology and teams to carry these complex initiatives through the finish...

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Connecting State Agencies and License Holders: The Potential of Licensing Portability Technologies

Moving is one of life’s most stressful experiences. After the exhausting process of packing belongings into cardboard boxes and moving trucks comes...

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Bridging The Workforce Ecosystem: The Power of True Interoperability

We all know the frustration of running an outstanding learning program only to encounter challenges connecting talented individuals with available...

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Optimizing Transitions: The Importance of Warm Handoffs for Education and Workforce Agencies

Connecting learners and job seekers to meaningful pathways requires steady collaboration between education, workforce, and training agencies. When...

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Governor Kelly Announces All Kansas Education Enrichment Program (KEEP) Funds Awarded

TOPEKAGovernor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Education Enrichment Program (KEEP) has awarded all available funds, and the program no...

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Merit Earns Inc. Best in Business 2023 Recognition

Continuing our momentum from last week, Merit has been named one of Inc.’s Best in Business for 2023! We are delighted to be a part of this...

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Kansas Governor Announces KEEP Has Allocated Remaining Funds

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Education Enrichment Program (KEEP) has received enough applications to allocate...

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Merit Once Again Named a GovTech 100 Company

Beginning 2024 on a high note – Merit was once again named a GovTech 100 company by Government Technology. The annual and exclusive list honors 100...

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Merit Shares Insights on the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Program with KOCO News 5

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOCO) - Applications opened for the new Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit last week. The credit gives families tax cuts of up...

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Being an Excellent Partner to Government Agencies

Six tips for working with government agencies to help improve your community.

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Oklahoma Tax Commission to Accept Parental Choice Tax Credit Applications Beginning December 6th

Eligible Taxpayers can receive up to $7,500 in tax credit for qualified private school expensesThe Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) has announced...

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