STEM education holds key to women’s economic empowerment
A STEM education is the key to improving the economic security of girls and women
Kids are probably more strategic about swapping Halloween candy and other stuff than you might think
Children seem to understand that others will give up more things they don’t like to get fewer items they prefer, according research. This indicates kids can trade with sophistication. Halloween gives children a chance to practice a fundamental form of economic exchange
New Report Estimates School Closures’ Long-Term Impact on the U.S. Economy at More Than $14 Trillion
$14.1 trillion — that’s how much the U.S. economy could lose before the end of the #21stcentury because of school closures, according to a new paper
Coronavirus: Lost school time ‘will hurt economy for 65 years’ – study
The school time lost because of the pandemic could harm the economy for the next 65 years, say researchers from the United Kingdom
Building An Empathy Engine For Higher Education
While higher education remains a critical driver of social and economic mobility, new admits must now commit—and succeed—without the supportive in-person experience that schools typically provide.
What A Likely Recession Means For Higher Education
As we’re looking at a possible recession in the coming months, that will likely mean tighter state budgets and possible cuts to higher education, resulting in increased tuition for students and families.
Scaffolding Complex Topics in Middle School Social Studies
Children’s books and movies can help introduce topics like economic systems and make new material accessible for students.
Financial literacy should be taught to kids — not adults
Parents and schools should begin teaching kids financial literacy in their early years
The Past Decade Forecasts a New Wave of Economic Opportunity in Education
Over the next decade, we will see an exponential acceleration in the scale, velocity, scope and complexity of learning and teaching
U.S. Economy Needs More Foreign Language Studies to Stay Competitive, Report Says
The U.S. economy will need more foreign language speakers to remain competitive in the global marketplace