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Getting Students’ Hands Dirty: The Benefits of Hands-On Learning

September 24, 2019

While theoretical learning definitely holds its place in schools, hands-on learning allows students not only the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge but also become agents of change in their community. Many programs are sprouting up across the United States that allow students to learn through this method of practical application.

Career Exploration, Higher Education, Preparing For College

Education Systems Around the Globe

September 24, 2019

American citizens often compare the American education systems to other education systems across the globe. However, research proves that there are very little similarities between successful education systems. Each country has its own educational philosophy and approach, proving there is no one-size-fits-all solution to effectively educating students.

Higher Education, K12

Education in the time of Google: Learning to Learn

September 20, 2019

What role does the public education system have in the time where everything you could possibly want to know can be discovered at the touch of a button? Although it may appear as if the importance of school is waning, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Schools still matter. Their roles have simply shifted.

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Addressing Innovation & Equity in Education and Workforce Development

September 5, 2019

The workforce landscape is constantly evolving whereas our education system has been nearly unchanged for decades. We all read startling headlines such as Students are being prepared for jobs that no longer exist and wonder, how is it that we can't seem to catch up?

Higher Education, K12

A New Task Force on Equity & Workforce Innovation to Transform Higher Ed

August 30, 2019

As part of the design thinking process, this singular group of business leaders, educators, and policymakers identified key stakeholders in the transformation of the higher education system. NACCE is acting as a catalyst for action and developing a common language and understanding between business and education around how to prepare our nation's workforce for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century.

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FAILing into Creativity

August 29, 2019

Creatively-inclined students cannot begin to think about complex concepts if they are prioritizing rote memorization rather than developing a deep, multifaceted understanding of the lesson in front of them.

Higher Education, K12, Preparing For College

More than a Major: Evaluating the Whole College Experience

August 23, 2019

Despite focusing solely on the majors offered at any given university, students gain much more outside of the classroom. Studies suggest that the whole college experience—internships, extracurriculars, volunteering, etc—best prepare students for a successful personal and professional life.

Higher Education

Increasing College Access by Decreasing Emphasis on Test Scores

August 9, 2019

When thinking about the college admissions process, our mind normally shortcuts to a few different places: grades, GPA, extracurricular activities, and SAT/ACT scores. Mix a quality version of those four ingredients and you have a college acceptance pie. And while

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Preparing Students for a Tech-Driven, Dynamic Job Market

August 1, 2019

As industries increasingly use automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve their business model, what happens to the humans at those jobs? How are colleges preparing students for a technologically-savvy job market where jobs appear and disappear in the middle of the night?

Higher Education, Preparing For College

Student Success Lies in Self-Awareness

July 26, 2019

Self awareness can play a large part in academic success. As students continue on their academic path, their interests should play a pivotal role in their major, university, and extracurricular selection. Looking further, these interests play a vital role in their career and earnings.

Career Exploration, Higher Education, Preparing For College

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