US high school dropout rates hit record low but college enrolment also falls

The Guardian - Jessica Glenza "The US government offered a [...]

October 5th, 2014|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, College Degree, College Tuition, College-prep, College/University, Current Events, Education, High School, Learning, News, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Choosing a College Major by Age 16 Pays Off. Here’s Why

Time - Lydia Frank "Forget the old thinking that kids [...]

October 4th, 2014|Categories: Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Children, College Degree, College-prep, College/University, Current Events, Education, High School, News, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Diplomas Must Recognize College and Career Readiness

Education Next - Sandy Kress "States should adopt a two-tiered [...]

September 30th, 2014|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Achievement Gap, Childhood Education, Children, College-prep, College/University, Current Events, Education, High School, Learning, News, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Demonstrate College Readiness If You Want a Federal Grant or Loan

Education Next - Paul E. Peterson "Before receiving a federal [...]

September 17th, 2014|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Childhood Education, Children, College Degree, College Tuition, College-prep, College/University, Current Events, Education, Grants, Learning, Loans, News, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Eleven public universities join alliance to help low-income students graduate

The Christian Science Monitor - Amanda Paulson "The idea behind [...]

September 16th, 2014|Categories: Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Achievement Gap, Childhood Education, Children, College Degree, College-prep, College/University, Current Events, Education, Graduates, Learning, Low Income, Low Performing, News, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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10 Ways Universities Can Improve Entrepreneurship Education

Forbes - Ashoka "Nowadays, global business changes at such a [...]

September 12th, 2014|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, College Degree, College-prep, College/University, Current Events, Education, Entrepreneurship, Learning, News, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Companies invest in broader access to college – and in the future workforce

The Guardian - Sarah Shemkus "With available jobs outpacing qualified [...]

September 9th, 2014|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Achievement Gap, Britain, Childhood Education, Children, College Degree, College-prep, College/University, Current Events, Education, England, Great Britain (UK), Learning, News, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Japan Seeks Edge With Global Talent

The New York Times - Miki Tanikawa "Brendan White, a [...]

August 24th, 2014|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Performance, Accountability, Achievement Gap, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, College Degree, College-prep, College/University, Current Events, Economy, Education, Japan, Japanese, Jobs, Learning, News, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Why You Might Want More Than One College Savings Account

Time - Kerri Anne Renzulli "The good news: There is [...]

August 23rd, 2014|Categories: Accountability, Budget, Childhood Education, College Degree, College Tuition, College-prep, College/University, Cost, Current Events, Education, Family, Higher Education, News, Parental Involvement, Parenting, Parents, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Is a gap year after high school a smart financial decision?

The Star - David Friend "Is there value in a [...]

August 22nd, 2014|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Performance, Accountability, Achievement Gap, Childhood Education, Children, College Degree, College Tuition, College-prep, College/University, Current Events, Education, Financial Literacy, High School, Learning, News, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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