Tag: career-ready
Young girls more likely to think men are ‘brilliant’
When they turn about 6, young girls are more likely to attribute "brilliance" to men than to women, a divide not seen in young boys.
When parents know about STEM, kids do too
If parents know more about the importance of STEM, their kids tend to make STEM-related choices and hone STEM-related abilities more.
DeVos considers non-college success paths
Providing options for post-secondary education that lead to successful lives is touted by Education Secretary-designate Betsy DeVos and a student in Illinois.
Girls in Belvidere sure know how to build a motor
Some high school competitions actually involve more traditional life skills, like how to fix your car when it breaks down.
Congrats, brother, on your new STEMpathy job
New jobs, a large number of them, involve both STEM skills and knowledge as well as interpersonal skills, like communication and management skills.
Some employers pay back student loans
Some employers provide an employee benefit of helping their new employees pay back their student loans.
No work ethic difference between generations
A literature review has determined that no bona fide work ethic difference exists between baby boomers, Generation X, and Millennials.
Sec. Ed. talks about maker spaces in Baltimore
US acting ed. secretary John King visited a workshop in Baltimore today, talking about the benefits of maker spaces and career and technical education.
US colleges favor the wealthy, not the smart
It may not be a new idea, but wealth inequality has taken on life in current presidential debates. The issue resonates with voters in both parties.
Feds announce apprenticeship grant contest
Can apprenticeships help students pursue skilled careers without college? The president hopes so, and the government is pumping $100m into the effort.