By Grover J. "Russ" Whitehurst. I have previously written in this space an analysis of the promise and perils of the embrace of soft skills by education reformers. More...
5 juillet 2016
5 juillet 2016
Fewer field trips mean some students miss more than a day at the museum
By . As every good teacher knows, education is not just about academics. It is about broadening horizons and discovering passions. More...
5 juillet 2016
Personalized learning: Trendy and true
By Saro Mohammed. Personalized learning practices are increasingly being used in a variety of K-12 settings. These include public, private, and charter schools; at elementary, middle, and high school levels; in many content areas—including core subjects like reading, English language arts, math, and writing; and with students from various backgrounds. More...
5 juillet 2016
7 findings that illustrate racial disparities in education
By Liz Sablich. On Wednesday, June 8, the Brown Center is hosting a public event about racial inequities in education. An esteemed group of community leaders and education experts will gather to discuss how race and income level factor into education opportunities in present-day America, and why, in an age when the national dialogue routinely does focus on issues of racial inequality, isn’t education a bigger part of that conversation. More...
5 juillet 2016
Brexit: What will it mean for universities, students and academics?
By . A week has now passed since the vote that divided the electorate and sent shockwaves through the political establishment. Among the many sectors that are coming to terms with the consequences – seeking answers and assurances – higher education has much at stake. More...
5 juillet 2016
Mindsets for the 21st century and beyond
By Carol Dweck. The world is morphing into a place that no one can foresee. How can we prepare students to live and work in that place?
Not long ago, people could learn job skills and use them indefinitely, but now jobs and skill sets are becoming obsolete at an alarming rate. More...
5 juillet 2016
In Vergara, low-income students pay...one way or another
By Thomas J. Kane. In April, the California Court of Appeal overturned the trial court’s ruling in Vergara v. California[i], in which a group of families had challenged the constitutionality of state laws governing teacher tenure. More...
5 juillet 2016
Deema Bibi discusses how INJAZ partners with the private sector to help bridge the skills gap for Jordanian youth
By . As part of our Millions Learning video series, we learn about INJAZ, one of the 14 case studies explored in the Millions Learning report. INJAZ, an independent Jordanian nonprofit, provides youth from grade 7 to university level with workforce readiness and entrepreneurial education to prepare them for changes in the labor market. More...
5 juillet 2016
The role of universities is changing - we can't just focus on academia
By Steve West. A new wave of students will be graduating over the next few weeks. They’ll be attending award ceremonies knowing they face a challenging future, entering the workplace at a time of turmoil and upheaval. More...
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