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Do students buy into maker culture?

eSchool News

Maker culture is going mainstream. The maker industry is projected to grow to more than $8 billion by 2020, and with the maker movement infiltrating classrooms, after-school clubs and homes, it’s no wonder. But where is the maker movement strongest?

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CA's Maker Initiative Spurs Innovation and Workforce Development Across 35 Community Colleges

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Occupations that require an associate degree will grow by 18 percent through 2020–faster than the new job growth for jobs requiring a bachelor’s degree. I think there is a great partnership possible between the Maker movement and California’s community colleges,” says Dale Dougherty, Founder and CEO of. Maker Media.