The direct evidence about what employers are actually looking for in new hires in “good” jobs is mixed and suggests that personal virtues are more important than particular skills.
Education
arts, college for all?, education aid, independent learning, policies and programs, special education, structural reforms
Algebra II for all?
There is little to suggest that high school mathematics content is directly relevant to most jobs.
If not college for all?
It is hardly clear that our economy is capable of offering everyone the opportunity to realize their full potential, but we at least want to get kids to the starting gate of adult working life with an education that maximizes their early potential.
Education and the economy in Massachusetts
This page collects links on current challenges to our economy.
What is the role for institutions of higher education in the K12 online learning market
Online learning is exploding at the post-secondary level and as a result a number of post-secondary institutions are developing skills at delivering online products. It seems inevitable that these institutions […]
K12 online learning products — links
Inventory of emerging online learning products.