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Harnessing The Future of AI without Losing Our Way

The CoolCatTeacher

As an international thought leader in computer science education, Pat has influenced each stage of the education system, from policy to practice, in the legislature, and in the classroom. is estimated to replace 85 million jobs by 2025, but 97 million new jobs will be created due to A.I.” Job Loss by McKinsey and Company.

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Education Is the New Healthcare, and Other Trends Shaping Edtech Investing

Edsurge

In bringing affordable education to the workplace, companies like InStride, Guild, Degreed and EdAssist are addressing the biggest issues in higher education: career relevance and student debt. HolonIQ estimates that global spending on digital education tools surpassed $150 billion last year, and will double by 2025. A group of U.S.

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With new “talent visas,” other countries lure workers trained at U.S. universities

The Hechinger Report

This story also appeared in The Washington Post Only in her 20s, she had already co-created an e-commerce website that rose to the top of its category in her home country, gotten snatched up by a tech company, then been poached by another tech firm. said Kate Hooper, a policy analyst at the Migration Policy Institute.

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CSU and California Community Colleges Partner on a Tool To Find Transferable Online Courses

Edsurge

A report by the Public Policy Institute of California found in 2013 that nearly 600,000 students could not enroll in classes after budget cuts that led to reduced staffing and slashed course offerings. The goal is to make it easier for students leverage both college systems to get the online courses they need to graduate on time.

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Top EdSurge Higher Education Stories of 2019

Edsurge

Report: Gates Foundation’s College Advising Initiative Had Little Impact on Students by Tony Wan Since 2013, the Gates Foundation has funded colleges and companies for its Integrated Planning and Advising for Student Success (iPASS) initiative, which supports data analytics and technology tools that help college advisors.

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How China is Trying to Outpace the World in AI

Evelyn Learning

Harvard Professor of Economics, David Yang, recently enlightened us about the US ranking of the top companies with the most accurate technology in facial recognition. Out of nearly 50 companies, the top five were Chinese companies. China holds the manufacturing units of many high-worth companies.

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The STEM Careers Coalition Celebrates Black Leaders in STEM with Dynamic Digital Careers Content and Exclusive Virtual Events

eSchool News

Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc., Each career profile video is accompanied by fun activities that help students gain a deeper understanding of the world of work, helping them see themselves as the next generation of STEM leaders. Discovery Education currently serves approximately 4.5

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