2025 Badge Summit

We'll explore the challenges of implementing digital badges in secondary and higher education environments. Digital badges are powerful tools for recognizing skills and achievements, yet their adoption varies significantly between these settings. In higher education, decentralized decision-making, integration complexity, and overlapping credentials affect adoption. On the other hand, secondary school faces centralized leadership constraints, limited resources, and low parent engagement. 
The presentation will highlight case studies, including UT Tyler’s badge initiatives, and open the conversation to thinking about strategies to overcome barriers. By aligning badges with existing programs, training educators, and building awareness, we can foster greater adoption and effectiveness. Additionally, we will discuss cross-sector collaboration to bridge these educational contexts, ensuring a seamless transition from high school to higher education’s badge ecosystem and ultimately to the workforce. 
The session will conclude with actionable strategies, a call for innovative solutions, and a Q&A to engage participants in addressing these challenges.