Could it be that girls aren’t pursuing jobs in computer science and engineering because society has told them that’s not what they want to do? Three scholars weigh in.
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Choosing a career that is unlikely to become automated or done by artificial intelligence, and learning soft skills will give graduates better career prospects in the long run.
Despite claims that the Common Core is a thing of the past, a closer look shows the controversial education standards are still very much in play. A political scientist explains why that’s a problem.
As technology and the labor market rapidly evolve, so too does the value of a high school diploma. Despite the changes, one thing remains true: Education is still the cornerstone of career success.
To post or not to post? Colleges and employers are increasingly checking social media to get a sense of their candidates. Here’s what you should (and shouldn’t) post in order to secure your future.
What does it really mean to be “ready” for university? Research involving more than 3000 high school learners and first year university students have tried to answer this complex question.
As senators begin revising No Child Left Behind, a new standardized test, PARCC, is being adopted by states to help prepare students enter college.
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Adjunct Associate Professor, Institute for Social Change, University of Tasmania
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Associate Dean for Research, Boston University
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Senior Research Fellow: Centre for Research on Higher Education and Development, University of the Free State
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Assistant Professor of Education, University of Houston
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Professor of Psychology, University of Washington
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Professor of Psychology, University of Washington
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Professor of Political Science, Fordham University
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Professor of Education & Policy, Boston College
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Lecturer, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University
