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K-12 Education

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation publishes content on K-12 education and related issues. Find and access current and archived items in our database. 

The Pandemic Brought Challenges, Employers Are Bringing Solutions

Center for Education and Workforce
November 10, 2021
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Over the last year and a half, we’ve seen a transformational shift in how we view our education and workforce systems. The pandemic has changed the nature of work, how we view skills, and put a spotlight on a dire workforce shortage and the need to re-think how we recruit and hire. There are currently more than 10 million open jobs, yet only 7.4 million unemployed people.
Cheryl Oldham
Early Childhood Education
Economic Growth
Education
Innovation
K-12 Education
Talent Pipeline Management
Workforce Training

Reimagining Childcare Through Innovative Partnerships

Center for Education and Workforce
August 30, 2021
Childcare Teacher Coloring with Girls
Childcare is essential for employers and working families alike. Innovative approaches in the private sector have led to new opportunities for working families and employers to connect with childcare providers; however, additional attention and investment from state and federal governments are necessary to create a childcare system that meets everyone's needs.
Aaron Merchen
Early Childhood Education
Education
K-12 Education

Local School Boards and the Business Community: An Invitation to Engage

Center for Education and Workforce
October 12, 2020
2020 School Boards Report
Local school governance has routinely been left out of discussions about education, and school boards often function with little oversight from the communities they serve. Even those who are aware of the role school boards play often don’t know how they can help. Yet, school boards have significant power and authority over the quality of education in our schools.
Early Childhood Education
Education
K-12 Education

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