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PROOF POINTS: Rural American students shift away from math and science during high school, study finds

The Hechinger Report

students, but they are less likely to study science and math in college. Bureau of Labor Statistics, occupations in these fields are projected to grow 8 percent by 2029, more than double the growth rate of non-scientific professions. Tiny yellow dots scattered throughout the green areas are small towns. According to the U.S.

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Engaging eBooks: Videos, Audio, and Customizable Fonts

Kitaboo on EdTech

According to a study, global eBook revenue is projected to increase by 1.1 billion dollars between 2024 and 2029 , highlighting the growing significance of digital reading experiences. Interactive eBooks ensure that content is accessible and enjoyable for all readers by allowing readers to personalize the font size and style.

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Decoding the price of college: Complexity of figuring out costs holds students back

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Although about 85 percent of freshmen at four-year residential colleges receive some kind of financial aid, families get scared off by the sticker price, according to Phillip Levine, an economist who studies the problem. If people think college costs a lot more than it actually does, that is bad for access,” Levine said. “If

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Fostering a STEM Mindset through Spatial-Temporal Reasoning

MIND Research Institute

And according to the US Department of Labor and Statistics , the number of STEM careers is projected to grow by 8% by 2029. So how can we make math learning more intuitive and accessible for students? Many are powered by scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians. STEM is more than an acronym.

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‘We’re aides, not maids.’ How one high-demand job shows education system’s failings

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The need for home health aides is projected to grow by 34 percent between 2019 and 2029. There is already a shortage of health aides, and demand is skyrocketing; one study estimated that 70 percent of adults over 65 are expected to need some form of basic assistance. Coalition on Long Term Care, which conducted that study.

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High school seniors reveal choices in joyous ‘signing day’ ceremony

The Hechinger Report

The class of 2029 — currently in kindergarten — read touching letters of encouragement and advice for the largely low-income, minority upperclassmen, most of them the first in their families to attend college. On this spring day at Boston University “we celebrate seniors on their journey to college and life beyond!” Tutors danced.

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Can start-up companies profit off one of the lowest paid professions: home-based child care?

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Bunyard can connect with Wonderschool staff and other providers on Slack, an online chat app, and has access to virtual professional development opportunities. Providers who sign up for WeeCare get access to a curriculum developed in-house, and are encouraged to use it. Those that do are ranked higher on WeeCare’s app.

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