For most U.S. businesses, employee churn creates a costly challenge. Employers can spend 16-20% of an individual’s yearly salary to hire and train entry-level employees, and as much as 50% or more in specialized sectors.
We connected with Aimee Sprung, Civic Engagement Manager for Microsoft's Technology & Civic Engagement Team in Boston, MA, to discuss Microsoft's programs that are helping expand access to STEAM education for women and girls. The Technology & Civic Engagement team brings Microsoft’s best
Institute for CSR Alumni Reflections: Interview with David Figliuzzi
Why did you choose to participate in the Institute for CSR and what year did you graduate?
I chose the program based on the strength of the program’s course of study. I graduated in 2016.
Institute for CSR Alumni Reflections: Interview with Kelly Waldron
Why did you choose to participate in the Institute for Corporate Social Responsibility and what year did you graduate?
Jobs requiring middle and high levels of education and skills will continue to dominate America’s economy.
Editor's note: This originally appeared on AchievingTomorrow.org.
The link between America's economic strength and the quality of education we provide to our country's children is too often ignored in the national debate over public policy issues.
Every year, Education Week issues a state-by-state education report card to assess the quality of our nation’s schools.
As the year comes to a close, we want to thank all of the contributors and readers of our blog and take a look back at some of the posts you found most valuable. Here are the five most read blog posts in 2016.









