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Intuit Launches Intuit for Education and Announces Goal to Help 50M Students Become Financially Literate, Capable, and Confident by 2030

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–( BUSINESS WIRE )– A new survey published today found that 85% of US high school students are interested in learning about financial topics in school. The company also launched the Intuit Hour of Finance Challenge to challenge schools to spend one hour on financial education during Financial Literacy Month in April.

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3 changes that can help the class of 2030 succeed

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Today’s kindergartners are the class of 2030, and by the time they enter the workforce, it will look vastly different. But if we’re going to ensure the class of 2030 succeeds, our current education system needs an overhaul and a refreshed focus, according to a new report from Microsoft.

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Workforce Development Is Changing To Meet The ‘New Normal,’ And Community Colleges Could Be At The Forefront

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Traditional higher education is a critical part of workforce development, but community colleges might be the best option for people dealing with COVID related shifts. College programs can address those gaps, but recent reporting shows an existential crisis for […].

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Students know best when it comes to transforming education

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Since formalized education was in its infancy, legislators, educational leaders, and governments worked together to develop models that make education more efficient and cost effective–but they often fell short of serving the needs of students or enriching their lives.

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The Digital Transformation of Healthcare Education

EdTech4Beginners

Healthcare education is undergoing a rapid digital transformation. These disruptive shifts promise to increase access to medical education, ease skills shortages and better prepare the healthcare workforce to meet future demands. The World Health Organization predicts a worldwide shortfall of 15 million healthcare workers by 2030.

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Survey Says: Parents Think Tech Companies Should Help Build Kids’ Digital Skills

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As the debate about children’s screen time continues to rage , a new survey commissioned by Microsoft sheds some light on where parents stand. The survey also asked parents how they think technology will affect their kids’ employment prospects, an area where parents were less optimistic. Why the difference in opinion?

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#9: 3 changes that can help the class of 2030 succeed

eSchool News

Today’s kindergartners are the class of 2030, and by the time they enter the workforce, it will look vastly different. But if we’re going to ensure the class of 2030 succeeds, our current education system needs an overhaul and a refreshed focus, according to a new report from Microsoft.