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More high school grads are rejecting 4-year pathways

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Key points: More than half of surveyed students say they will opt out of the traditional four-year undergraduate path This decision to pursue alternative post-secondary options hints at an evolving postsecondary landscape. The findings from YouScience’s second annual national 2023 Post-Graduation Readiness Report.

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Most high school grads feel their skills aren’t up to par

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Most high school graduates (75 percent) do not feel prepared to make college or career decisions after graduation, according to a survey from YouScience , a college and career readiness company. are unemployed , the survey highlights the opportunity to better inform and engage our future talent pool.

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Why experts say now is the time to assess your district’s edtech use

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Making tough choices Later this year, the final round of federal pandemic funding, known as Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER), will expire, leaving school budgets uncertain in many districts. Funds they have come to rely on for staffing and technology will end in September if not allotted.

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Gale Launches Online Community to Help Educators Thrive

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The company has launched Gale Community For Educators , a new Facebook community designed with K-12 educators in mind. Members can make their voices heard in regular opinion checks, prompts and surveys. FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. Learn more at [link]. Gale, part of Cengage Group, believes in the power and joy of learning.

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How esports boosts teamwork, communication skills

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Teamwork and communication are the top skills employers are looking for, a new survey of hiring managers reveals.

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COVID-19 Has Widened the Skills Gap. But It Also Presents an Opportunity to Close It.

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employees working from home and interacting with colleagues and customers remotely at the peak of the pandemic, many companies began to invest in digital transformation initiatives to address gaps in cloud adoption and cybersecurity. And it appears that investing in last-mile training has a secondary benefit: higher retention.

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How esports can boost teamwork skills

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Teamwork and communication are the top skills employers are looking for, a new survey of hiring managers reveals.

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