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Community college-to-UC pipeline gets a boost as California ‘guarantees’ transfers

The Hechinger Report

The new program , which won’t begin until the fall of 2026, was developed by university leaders, the state legislature and the governor, as part of what they say is a general commitment to students coming from California community colleges.

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More students are leaving college without a degree

The Hechinger Report

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that between 2016 and 2026, employment will grow by 10 percent for jobs that require a bachelor’s degree – faster than the growth projected for all occupations. These are really an invisible group of students,” she said.

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Blockchain Misconceptions and the Future of Education

Doug Levin

I’ve read and discussed both the KnowledgeWorks Foundation report, Learning on the Block , and Learning is Earning 2026 , the latter of which was introduced by Jane McGonigal on the keynote stage at SXSWedu. And, there is little self-executing about that… Two, blockchain infrastructure is free.

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College students predicted to fall by more than 15% after the year 2025

The Hechinger Report

Fast forward 18 years to 2026 and we see that there are fewer kids reaching college-going age.” racial and ethnic groups. The institution’s existence is dependent on meeting the expectations of the student.” “The number of kids born from 2008 to 2011 fell precipitously. “But you can understand.

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How to help struggling young readers

The Hechinger Report

This crucial juncture, and its far-reaching implications for those who don’t meet the mark, is why some educators are focusing their literacy efforts on the school years that come before third grade — hoping through innovation to offset what could be a terrible and lasting deficit in children’s reading skills. It was very rigorous.”.

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Minnesota has a persistent higher-ed gap: Are new efforts making a difference?

The Hechinger Report

He estimated that nearly one in three new jobs created through 2026 will require education beyond high school. As a state, we cannot afford to leave anyone behind,” said Alex Hermida, senior research analyst at the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and chair of a state-led group that is tackling the challenge.

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How to Prepare Students in the Early Years to Read at Grade Level

MindShift

This crucial juncture, and its far-reaching implications for those who don’t meet the mark, is why some educators are focusing their literacy efforts on the school years that come before third grade — hoping through innovation to offset what could be a terrible and lasting deficit in children’s reading skills. It was very rigorous.”.

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