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Forget Unpaid Internships. Instead, Colleges Should Offer Work-Based Courses.
It's time for universities to evolve when it comes to job training, or else they will risk becoming obsolete, writes Kevin Fauzie.
Are Teacher-Prep Programs Out of Touch?
Larry Ferlazzo discusses the question "What do you think many teacher-credentialing programs should be teaching that they might not be doing now?" with a number of educators and leaders.
With Teacher Morale in the Tank, What’s the Right Formula to Turn It Around?
More recognition, flexible schedules, and better pay are among the keys to improving teacher morale, a panel of education experts said in a candid discussion about a “profession in crisis.”
First of its kind apprenticeship program in Alabama aims to address nursing shortage
Alabama, like many states, saw its nursing shortage only grow worse during the pandemic. Nurses are one of the top 25 highest-demand positions in Alabama, with more than 4,500 annual openings for RNs and LPNs. To address its shortage, Alabama has developed its first nursing apprenticeship program for licensed practical nurses and registered nurses.
Challenged by Covid, the Class of 2022 looks ahead to better days
EdSource spoke with members of California's Class of 2022 on their unique high school experiences during COVID-19 and beyond.
The Uneven Climb From College to Career
Achievement gaps are about more than who goes to college and who graduates, writes Karin Fischer.
Some States Back Away From a Major Student Well-Being Survey. Why, and What It Could Mean
Three states have had recent preliminary discussions about withdrawing from the state-level data collection, known as the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, said Kathleen Ethier, director of the CDC’s division of adolescent and school health.
A good old wood shop is re-energizing students to tackle core subjects
A New Jersey district is getting learners fired up about math and English with woodworking funded by COVID relief.
California expanding community college baccalaureate programs
The community college baccalaureate program is on the precipice of expanding in California. Program proponents say the more advanced bachelor’s degree offerings by colleges that typically offer associate degrees are key to training California’s workforce and expanding degrees among the underserved students of California’s community college system.