Why We’re Giddy About MOOCs
It’s tough to come across a day when MOOCs—massive open online courses—aren’t discussed. While most columns are either laudatory or speculative as to their potential, MOOCs are starting to garner a...
View ArticleAt the Intersection of Business and Higher Education
By William E. KirwanA recent Bloomberg news report laid out one of America’s greatest—and one of its least reported on—challenges in stark terms: Despite almost 13 million Americans looking for work...
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View ArticleThe Future Is Tied to Hispanics but Is California Ready?
More than half of K-12 students in California are Hispanic. A nationwide study found that Hispanic children born to immigrant parents are the least likely to graduate high school (64 percent graduation...
View ArticleU.S. Chamber and Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry Host Education...
Breaking the Monopoly of Mediocrity Tour Stops in Jefferson City to Rally Thought Leaders in Education, Government and Business, and Address Local Education Issuesread more
View ArticleU.S. Chamber: Workforce, educators need to work together
When it comes to education, children are being left behind. A third of American students don't complete high school, and another third of students require remediation upon entering college. These were...
View ArticleChamber speakers lash out at schools
At a forum titled “Breaking the Monopoly of Mediocrity,” the Missouri Chamber of Commerce on Thursday offered several school reformers a platform for sharing their ideas on how to reinvent public...
View ArticleState Farm CEO calls for nation to strengthen math, science skills
The CEO of Bloomington-based State Farm Mutual Insurance sounded a call for education reform before an audience of 330 people Friday at a Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce-sponsored breakfast meeting at...
View ArticleState Farm CEO speaks to Peoria Chamber, says workforce must adapt
Business leaders need to get more involved in politics to help ensure they can recruit workers with the necessary skills, said Ed Rust Jr., State Farm’s chairman and CEO.
View ArticleState Farm CEO says education is key to future of America
A business heavyweight tells local leaders that education is the key to the nation's future. State Farm CEO Ed Rust was the featured speaker at the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs series.
View ArticleStudents, Business Press for Data to Gauge Colleges’ Value.
Student and business leaders from around the U.S. gathered in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, calling for colleges and universities to release more information about how well their graduates do. At the...
View ArticleCommission: Pre-K for poor students within decade
An Education Department commission is recommending pre-kindergarten programs for every poor student within 10 years, adding a timeframe to President Barack Obama's similar call to help the least...
View ArticleU.S. Chamber and Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Host Education Reform Forum
Breaking the Monopoly of Mediocrity Tour Stops in Tacoma to Rally Thought Leaders in Education, Government and Business, and Address Local Education Issuesread more
View ArticleAdministration Puts Higher Ed Formally “On Notice”
It wasn’t said in his actual State of the Union address, but President Obama again put higher education on notice when it comes to affordability. Within the address’ accompanying document, "The...
View ArticleDo NCLB waivers promote the status quo?
It has been more than a year since the U.S. Department of Education began issuing waivers to states from some of the fundamental elements of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). To date, 44 states and the...
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U.S. Chamber, Florida Council of 100, Florida Chamber of Commerce, AT&T Host...
Breaking Through Mediocrity Rallies Thought Leader in Education, Government, and Business, Addressing Local Education Issuesread more
View ArticleCapitalists for Preschools
IN his State of the Union address, President Obama called for making preschool available to every 4-year-old in America, opening a welcome discussion on whether and how to make the investments needed...
View ArticleBusiness leaders commit to raising money for early childhood education
Business advocates for early childhood education want to see government spending directed toward programs such as Early Head Start, public preschool and home visiting.
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