North Carolina Considers Measure to Link Schools, Businesses
The Education Workforce Innovation Act would reward grants to schools and districts that partner with local businesses and colleges on innovative projects. Read Full Post >
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May 14, 2013
May 07, 2013
Microsoft's Akhtar Badshah Reflects on STEM Ed. in the U.S.
Akhtar Badshah talked about Microsoft's YouthSpark program and how technology is changing education in the U.S. Read Full Post >
April 26, 2013
Pipeline of 'STEM' Workers is Strong, Argues Analysis
A new analysis argues that the United States has a more-than-sufficient supply of workers in science- and math-related fields, despite the popular perception. Read Full Post >
April 24, 2013
Minnesota 'Innovation Zones' Focus on Tech, Workforce Skills
A pair of "innovation zones" created in the state of Minnesota will allow districts to experiment with technology and other education models. Read Full Post >
March 15, 2013
Business Roundtable Stages Competition for Education Funding
The Business Roundtable is staging a competition meant to financially support the expansion of "high-performing" K-12 programs. Read Full Post >
January 22, 2013
Report Urges Businesses to Get Involved in Education
A new report seeks to offer a blueprint for how businesses can partner with educators to improve schools. Read Full Post >
November 12, 2012
Can the Digital Generation Do Anything Right?
A new report from Project Information Literacy suggests that concern for the competency of the digital generation extends into the workplace. Read Full Post >
