Notes in the Margins: Skills, online interest and the new vo-tech
Interest in Online Courses Could Be Peaking A study shows that interest in online courses has remained flat in recent years. (U.S. News & World Report)
Employers seek skilled trade workers Companies have openings but are often too selective and are unwilling to pay competitive wages. (USA Today)
A Brooklyn High School Takes a New Approach to Vocational Education Pathways in Technology Early College High School in Brooklyn is a six-year program tailored to give students interested in the technology industry an advantage, including an associate degree.
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Courses, Disaggregation, and the Cost of Legal Education The core activity of an American law school is its J.D. program of education. The model has many flaws. A reason for the difficulty in improving productivity is that educational outcomes are delivered to students in chunks called "courses," in which a faculty member acts as a craftsman, providing all the services in an interactive, face-to-face setting. (The Huffington Post)
Community Colleges Cannot Be Overlooked in America's Quest for New Scientists There is clearly a need to demonstrate to community college students, especially women, that studying science disciplines is a viable academic or career path. (The New York Times)
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