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Did Egalitarians Wreck the British Education System? – Review of ‘A Revolution Betrayed’ by Peter Hitchens

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Review of Peter Hitchens’s new book ‘A Revolution Betrayed : How Egalitarians Wrecked the British Education System’ by Paul Ashwin, Professor of Higher Education, Head of Department and Deputy Director of the Centre for Global Higher Education, Lancaster University. The emphasis on the size of schools is telling.

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Co-Chairs Named to Southern Regional Education Board Commission on AI and Education

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The two-year commission convenes leaders in education and business to chart a course for how artificial intelligence, or AI, is used in classrooms and how to prepare a workforce that is being transformed by technology. Henry McMaster “When used correctly, AI is a powerful tool capable of reshaping our education system,” said McMaster. “By

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It’s not just about the right qualifications: we also need the right careers support to boost productivity

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At the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) we worry that this debate increasingly fails to capture what industry really needs from our further and higher education systems. For our members, attracting students with the right skills is essential to keeping the UK at the forefront of a global industry.

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AAMU’s STEM boon carves career paths for HBCU students

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Jobs for the Future , a nonprofit focused on the American workforce and education systems, recently identified a skill and career gap among Black learners and job seekers. “Black Americans continue to have less systemic access to build and maintain professional social capital.” .

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The 5 metrics colleges and universities should measure to boost their value

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Strada assessed each state’s performance using five key metrics to determine how well their public higher education institutions support this mission. These measures will help states evaluate progress against the goal of ensuring that education after high school prepares all students for a lifetime of career opportunities and success.

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President moves: Administrators prove popular picks as next leader on the job

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His contract is still pending approval from the state’s higher education system. Her wealth of professional experience was her 26 years working as an engineer and senior executive at a medical device company. The former engineer proved a natural as president. Lisa Coleman – Adler University (Ill.)

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Study: Age As Aspect of Identity Not Prioritized by University DEI Offices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Increases in life expectancy call for educational systems to change orientation toward age and the longer life course,” the report read. “As As people are living and working longer, the need for on-going education and training grows.