March 12, 2013
How can so called education “experts” be so far apart on the issue of common core state standards (CCSS) and whether they are the right approach for our children? One such expert (and former colleague of mine at the U.S.
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March 8, 2013
The late Steve Jobs of Apple, Inc., by any measure one of the greatest of American innovators, once noted that “innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” As home to the most prolific innovators in the world, the United States has long been not just a leader, but the leader in the
February 25, 2013
“Good is the enemy of great.” So begins Jim Collins’ book Good to Great. “We don’t have great schools,” he goes on to say “principally because we have good schools.”
February 19, 2013
Business leaders and students have similar, interrelated goals when it comes to higher education: students want to get the most out of their degree and secure employment, while businesses want to hire skilled individuals who add value.
February 7, 2013
Microsoft made headlines recently with the release of their report on securing economic competitiveness by upgrading our workforce.
February 1, 2013
If you have been reading our posts for some time, you know that we are huge supporters of innovation in higher education.
January 31, 2013
This week, we recognize ‘National School Choice Week.’ Celebrating the opportunity for parents to make decisions best suited for their kids causes us to pause and take a look at the many education headlines around the country.
January 30, 2013
By Margaret Spellings
Crossposted from The Huffington Post
The fiscal cliff isn't the only ledge the nation is in danger of heading over.
January 23, 2013
Addressing the nation’s skills gap is “not getting the attention it deserves and needs” because it’s not a partisan or controversial issue, says Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL).
January 11, 2013
The results of an annual survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) reported a 3.4% increase in starting wages for college grads over last year.