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Building a Successful Certification Program at Your Institution

eSchool News

According to Pearson VUE’s 2021 Value of Certification study, 69% of IT managers believe certification significantly increases an employee’s productivity,” said Ray Murray, of Vice President and General Manager, Certiport. Increased post-secondary enrollment: 84% vs 82% Reduced dropout rates: 0.2% Value of certification. vs 2.78 (4.0

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OPINION: Often overlooked vocational-tech schools provide great solutions to student debt, labor shortages

The Hechinger Report

Voc-tech students graduate with industry-recognized credentials and the ability to pursue college if they choose. The second key is partnering with the local business and industry community. They can also donate equipment and serve on advisory boards to ensure that schools’ technical education classes meet industry standards.

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A battle at one university is a case study in why higher education is so slow to change

The Hechinger Report

Administrators who treat faculty as employees have it backward, said Scott Abbott, a professor of philosophy and integrated studies. Scott Abbott, a professor of philosophy and integrated studies at Utah Valley University. A university analysis shows that this approach has sharply reduced dropout rates. Tuminez paused. “So

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Introducing YouScience® Brightpath: A New Platform That Enables the Convergence of Education-to-Career to Better Prepare Students for Success in School and Life

eSchool News

In addition, the troubling nationwide high school dropout rate persists, and college enrollment and retention rates are declining for our most vulnerable populations, further highlighting student disengagement. Quantifying outcomes through industry-recognized certifications.

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What happened when a South Carolina city embraced career education for all its students

The Hechinger Report

One week per month, engineers from local industries visit the classrooms and talk to students about their careers. . The effort in Greenville is part of a growing national trend in which school districts partner with local industries to develop curriculum and expose students to specialized careers at a young age.

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How Childhood Experiences Contribute to the Education-Health Link

Digital Promise

Industrial Revolution started in the late 1700s and early 1800s. Childhood traumatic stress from violence , abuse , corporal punishment and neglect contribute to educational outcomes such as excessive absenteeism, school dropout and school performance. Education for all. Child labor increased when the U.S.

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Bring Experts to Your Class Easily with Nepris

Ask a Tech Teacher

Statistically, almost half of school dropouts do so because they don’t see the relevance. Teachers have long-known the positive effect industry experts have on students, but the complications of finding the speaker, arranging the event, and preparing the class have made this a daunting task.