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From Forbes: Increasing Education Opportunities for Minorities in STEM

This summer I had the honor of attending an event that brought together educators and industry leaders involved in improving…

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BBC: More than 50% of teachers in England ‘plan to quit in next two years’

More than half of teachers in England (53%) are thinking of quitting in the next two years, a survey has…

10 years ago

5 Things to Know About the New Education Secretary

Last week, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan shocked the education world and announced he’ll be resigning in December. Riding…

10 years ago

Post: ‘Workers’ or slaves? Textbook maker backtracks after mother’s online complaint

by Yanan Wang Mothers of teenagers are used to getting frustrating text messages, but the one that Roni Dean-Burren received…

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From CNN: Education Secretary Arne Duncan stepping down

(CNN) President Barack Obama praised Arne Duncan’s service as secretary of education on Friday, hours after Duncan said he would…

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Psychology Today: Declining Student Resilience: A Serious Problem for Colleges

By Peter Gray A year ago I received an invitation from the head of Counseling Services at a major university…

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Future Tense: Confusion and Disarray in the Education Aisle of the App Stores

The touch-and-swipe interface of the digital marketplace makes it feel so easy. Looking for an app to teach your 5-year-old…

10 years ago

From BBC: Greek tragedy for education opportunities

Photo Credit: Wonderlane By Matt Pickles When considering the effects of the debt crisis on Greece, most people probably think…

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From Reuters: News Corp sells digital education brand Amplify

News Corp said it sold its digital education brand, Amplify, to a management team supported by a group of private…

10 years ago

Forbes: 5 Money Lessons Students Should (But Usually Don’t) Learn In School

As millions of American children head back to school over the next few weeks, they’re preparing for lessons in reading,…

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