May 1, 2014
A recent survey by Northeastern University revealed that business leaders are increasingly skeptical about the nation’s postsecondary institutions ability to prepare students with the skills necessary to be successful in
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April 30, 2014
Education reforms in Tennessee are paying off, and in a big way. Recently, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) revealed that students in Tennessee made tremendous strides since 2011—the most in the nation.
April 30, 2014
April 25, 2014
U.S. News & World Report has released a STEM Index of the United States and the data confirms what we in the business community have feared—that our educational system is not producing enough STEM graduates to keep up with marketplace demand.
April 24, 2014
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April 18, 2014
The New York Times' David Brooks took to the pages today to defend Common Core, reminding readers that: "school standards are not curricula. They do not determine what students read or how teachers should teach."
April 17, 2014
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation recently released a video about the Common Core State Standards which presents the facts about how the standards were written, adopted, and are being implemented by 44 states.
April 16, 2014
UPDATED: The New York Times' David Brooks took to the pages today to defend Common Core, reminding readers that: "school standards ar
April 15, 2014
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Delaware Governor Jack Markell hosted a sold-out event Monday for Delaware business, community, and education leaders to discuss how implementing high academic standards will lead to a prosperous state economy.
April 15, 2014
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Delaware Governor Jack Markell hosted a sold-out event yesterday for Delaware business, community, and education leaders to discuss how implementing high academic standards will lead to a prosperous state economy.