On November 1, 2012 a briefing on technology advances in education  was presented at Metro Early College High School.
The following individuals were a part of the briefing:
Michael B. Coleman, Mayor
Andrew Ginther, City Council President
Eric Fingerhut
VP of Education & STEM Learning
Battelle Memorial Institute

Tom Vander Ark
Founder
GettingSmart.com

Aimee Kennedy
Principal
Columbus Metro High School

Bill Sims
President and CEO
Ohio Association of Public Charter Schools