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College Enrollment is Dropping: Here Are a Few Observations I’ve Made Talking to Recent High School Graduates

The CoolCatTeacher

And with the number of high school graduates projected to decrease from 2027 through 2037, college enrollment challenges have just begun. Shipping delays meant students with bound books often didn't receive them until after the semester started along with supplies needed for technology courses like hard drives and other equipment.

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How virtual schools will lead the ‘next normal’

eSchool News

billion by 2027 , growing at a CAGR of 18 percent from 2020 to 2027. The global edtech market is expected to reach $285.2 Recent reports show that investments in edtech startups reached $2.2 billion last year–a 30 percent increase from $1.7 billion in 2019.

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3 ways STEM learning supports the future of work

eSchool News

In fact, between 2017 and 2027, the number of STEM jobs will grow 13 percent. Even positions in traditionally non-STEM fields ( estimated to grow by 9 percent ) will require some sort of technological knowledge. Experience in these subjects does not only benefit aspiring scientists and engineers–it’s essential for all students.

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How to Drive Student Success With Creative Generative AI Tools in the Classroom: Part 1

Edsurge

The 21st-century classroom is a dynamic, ever-evolving space where cutting-edge technologies, like artificial intelligence (AI), are pushing us all to rethink what students need to learn and how that learning can best be structured to prepare them for the future. Beyond academics, creativity is also essential for career success.

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CASE Once Again Endorses Classworks® Special Education Platform

eSchool News

This month, CASE re-endorsed Classworks as a top-tier special education resource through 2027. ‍ ‍About Classworks ‍ Classworks leverages technology and evidence-based learning practices to transform how school districts support students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs. Learn more.

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OPINION: Banning legacy admissions will deliver another blow to the children of Black alumni

The Hechinger Report

Wesleyan, Johns Hopkins, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Carnegie Mellon and the University of California system have dropped legacy admissions preferences. Eleven percent of the class of 2027 are legacies; the numbers were 12 percent for the class of 2026 and 14 percent for the class of 2025.

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3 ways STEM learning speaks to the future of work

eSchool News

In fact, between 2017 and 2027, the number of STEM jobs will grow 13 percent. Even positions in traditionally non-STEM fields ( estimated to grow by 9 percent ) will require some sort of technological knowledge. Experience in these subjects does not only benefit aspiring scientists and engineers–it’s essential for all students.

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