by Joe Heim
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by Joe Heim
Analysis suggests that Poland is the best country at turning economic growth into the wellbeing of its citizens.by George ArnettPoland is outperforming the UK when it comes to education as well as being the world leader in converting economic growth into the well-being of its citizens, according to a new report.The Sustainable economic development assessment (Seda) by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) measures wellbeing across 149 countries.Read the rest of the story at The Guardian.
Most people would agree: Public schools are strapped for resources and overburdened with responsibilities that go far beyond education. These institutions must be a safe harbor for neglected children, instill social values, provide resources for children with autism and other conditions, and be a warrior against drug and alcohol abuse, just to name a few.Education leaders are challenged to consider new ways to address these 21st Century demands. While it might not be “the way we always did it,” those new ways might include taking a fresh and honest look at the value of contracting with private companies for specific projects or services.It’s understandable that school districts are hesitant to alter their education delivery model.
For decades, “reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic” were considered the most fundamental subjects in American K-12 schools. These days, in order to boost our nation’s global competitiveness, many schools and colleges are emphasizing STEM subjects—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math—over the liberal and fine arts. The White House has even announced the goal of increasing by one million the number of students who receive undergraduate degrees in STEM subjects over the next decade.Read the rest of the story at Phys.org
Bernie Sanders has a higher education proposal he’d like to ride all the way to the White House.The Vermont senator and presidential candidate has introduced legislation to eliminate undergraduate tuition at four-year public universities and colleges. Read the rest of the story at CNNMoney.
In 1963, kids in the 10th percentile of income fell behind children in the upper echelon of wealth by about a year or so. Today, that gap is closer to four years.by Sarah GarlandOn a weekday afternoon in July, Jessica Klaitman pulled her 16-month-old daughter Hannah out of a stroller in the lobby of the New York Kids Club, a “child-enrichment center” with four classrooms, a dance studio, and gym space in Brooklyn Heights, N.Y.Read the rest of the story at The Atlantic.
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