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‘August surprise’: That college scholarship you earned might not count

The Hechinger Report

Some of this momentum coincides with public anger at student loan debt and the mounting cost of college; even though tuition increases have slowed in the past few years, families are paying more out of their own pockets for a higher education than they did 10 years ago, according to the student loan company Sallie Mae.

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The new labor market: No bachelor’s required?

The Hechinger Report

Troy Groom, of Hyattsville, Maryland, was browsing social media this spring when he read something that made him perk up: Gov. There are a lot of companies limiting out a lot of talent. The company is one of many that’s dropping bachelor’s degree requirements for certain jobs. between now and 2027.

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Education Technology and the 'New Economy'

Hack Education

The work is also supported by companies including Apple, Google and Expedia, as well as education organizations including the CollegeBoard, Teach For America and STEMx.” Others have argued the recent rash of layoffs at tech companies belies concerns there’s a worker shortage in that sector.