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Without changes in education, the future of work will leave more people behind

The Hechinger Report

In this 2013 photo, Shannan Van Houten, a physician assistant, gives medical care to a patient at Golden Valley Health Center, CareNow, in Modesto, California. BLS economists predict that jobs for solar panel installers will total an estimated 23,200 by 2026 , while wind turbine specialists will number 11,300. .

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Out of poverty, into the middle class

The Hechinger Report

Over a lifetime, a dual-headed household with bachelor’s degrees and $53,000 in college debt loses $208,000 in lifetime wealth — nearly four times the amount borrowed, according to a 2013 brief by Demos, a left-leaning policy organization. Related: One reason students aren’t prepared for STEM careers? No physics in high school.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

“ President Trump Earmarks $200 Million in Federal Grants for STEM , Computer Science Programs ,” says Edsurge , later swooning that “ Google , Facebook , Amazon Among Tech Titans Committing $300 Million to K–12 Computer Science.” (National) Education Politics. Investigation.”