STEM education holds key to women’s economic empowerment
A STEM education is the key to improving the economic security of girls and women
How a decline in community college students is a big problem for the economy
How a decline in community college students is a big problem for the economy
Low Adult Literacy Costs U.S. $2.2 Trillion a Year
The U.S. could be losing up to $2.2 trillion annually due to low literacy rates according to a new study by the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy and Gallup.
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
6 ways the future of work is changing education
Students will need flexibility as they face a future of work that will operate increasingly as a gig economy and—since the COVID outbreak—a remote economy, says one K-12 expert.
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
Analysis: What Is the Value of a Bachelor’s Degree? The Answer Depends on Where You Live and What You Do
The economic value of education lies in work-based productivity, so understanding exactly what kind of education is valuable in the local economy is critical information
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.