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

The Hechinger Report

Only a handful of states, colored in blue, are predicted to see an increase in the number of students attending regional four-year colleges and universities between 2012 and 2029. These urban college markets, such as San Diego, may diverge from their state’s or region’s trends. million in 2029. million in 2029.

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6 ways to bring statistical literacy to any classroom

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The field is projected to grow by 35 percent from 2019 to 2029, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Year after year, these trends have consistently landed statisticians a spot on many career rankings lists. Challenges for teachers.

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Aging states to college graduates: We’ll pay you to stay

The Hechinger Report

Credit: Oliver Parini for The Hechinger Report Even $2,500 a year “is better than zero,” he said, which is what he got when the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan on which he’d counted was blocked in June by the Supreme Court. Maine has projected a need for 75,000 more workers in the 10 years ending 2029.

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