This is the real problem with the American education system
gglobalization, automation and offshoring of jobs, economy shaken by recession: the American economic landscape is changing. By necessity, the millennial workforce is evolving with it to become more entrepreneurial. An example of this is that according to the 2014 Annual Youth Entrepreneurship Study conducted by my company YEC and Buzz Marketing Group, 25% of young […]
The Cuban education system and the challenge posed by race
By Esteban Morales* Paint the entrance. Photo: Juan Suarez HAVANA TIMES — Before the start of the 2013-2014 school year in Cuba, ministers and officials from the country’s ministries of education met to assess the situation of educational institutions in the country. If you asked me, I would say that the two greatest achievements of […]
Many Americans say the education system needs an overhaul
As 77 million children prepare to return to school in the coming weeks, the public says major changes are needed in the way this country’s education system works. Overall, 66% say either the education system in this country needs to be completely rebuilt (21%) or that it needs major changes (45%); only 31% think the […]
Nine essential components of a successful education system – Baltimore Sun
“One of the really, really important things associated with this program that a lot of people don’t understand…is that if you take away one of…those nine, a lot of people would think you have eight “There are ninths left. I’d say you have zero ninths left.” “It’s not a menu-driven challenge. It’s not about stringing […]