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Apprenticeships are an overlooked solution for creating more access to quality jobs
There are no silver bullets for the COVID-19 recession, but apprenticeships may help create more equitable access to quality jobs as part of an economic recovery plan.
Arts play role in building school community, even remotely
Peter Siegel believes building connections among students is crucial to fostering engaged learning, and arts and music classes can be at the forefront of supporting these bonds.
‘Alarm Bells’ on First-Generation, Low-Income Applicants
Common App shows overall application increase, but the gains are for larger and more competitive colleges. SUNY applications fall by 20 percent.
The Class of COVID-19
College seniors share their experiences as they get ready to graduate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parents are critical to college and career readiness
Education leaders and key stakeholders should work to ensure parents have the resources they need to guide their children through college and career readiness preparations, argues Rick Dalton.
Students Excel When They Find Purpose—So How Do We Help Them?
By connecting learning to the real world, students begin to see themselves as a catalyst for change within it.
Why Middle Schoolers Dread (or Enjoy) Remote Learning: ‘I Get Headaches All the Time’
Middle school students weigh in on their education experiences during COVID-19.
Adding College Transfer to the Biden Administration's Agenda
College affordability remains a false promise without improving the community college transfer pipeline, argues Juana Sánchez.
5 Ways to Promote Healthy Discourse During Project-Based Learning
Encouraging middle and high school students to talk through differences of opinion can make for stronger projects and greater learning gains.