Impact of Instructional Practices on Soft-Skill Competencies

• Authors : Green-Weir, Robbya R.; Anderson, David; Carpenter, Robert

Subjects: Soft Skills; Job Skills; Skill DevelopmentFlorida; Michigan

• Source: Research in Higher Education Journal, v40 May 2021. 20 pp.

• Abstract: Soft-skill competencies are essential for successful careers. Yet, research shows that graduates often lack soft skill competencies. Reasons may be there is no set list ... As Provided

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Determining Attendance and Alternatives to Seat-Time. Issue Brief

• Authors : Patrick, Susan; Chambers, Alexis; Aurora Institute, Center for Policy

Subjects: Attendance; Educational Policy; School ClosingOklahoma; Wisconsin; Indiana

• Source: Aurora Institute. 8 pp.

• Abstract: States are grappling with policy strategies to determine attendance in the era of COVID-19 school closures and remote learning. Allowing districts and schools to develop ... ERIC

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Partnerships for a Future-Ready Workforce

• Authors : Beer, Allison; Bray, Jacob; Calloway, Marcia

Subjects: Futures (of Society); Labor Force Development; Community CollegesSouth Carolina; Washington; Arizona

• Source: Association of Community College Trustees. 40 pp.

• Abstract: Community colleges and businesses have a shared interest in preparing students and existing workers to be successful in their careers. Community colleges seek to educate ... ERIC

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Transforming Education to Unlock Lifelong Opportunity and Success for Each and Every Child. 2018 Annual Report

• Authors : Foundation for Excellence in Education

Subjects: Educational Change; Educational Policy; Learning ExperienceIdaho; Arizona; NebraskaEvery Student Succeeds Act 2015

• Source: Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd). 32 pp.

• Abstract: A full year of progress in advancing education reform across America is documented in each of the Foundation for Excellence in Education's Annual Reports. This ... ERIC

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Competency-Based Education: What Is the Issue and Why Does It Matter? Policy Snapshot

• Authors : Anderson, Lexi; Education Commission of the States

Subjects: Competency Based Education; Educational Benefits; Postsecondary EducationCalifornia; Ohio; Florida

• Source: Education Commission of the States. 5 pp.

• Abstract: The increasing need for highly-skilled employees in the workplace has policymakers and higher education leaders focused on innovative ways for students to access postsecondary education. ... ERIC

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Evidence from Career Pathway and Acceleration Strategies in Public Two-Year Colleges. SREE 2017 Symposium

• Authors : Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (SREE)

Subjects: Career Pathways; Acceleration (Education); Community CollegesMaryland; Connecticut; Texas

• Source: Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness. 12 pp.

• Abstract: In recent years, two-year colleges have tried various strategies to improve student outcomes and remediate skill deficits in order to promote academic and employment success. ... ERIC

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Scaling Solutions to Higher Education's Biggest Challenges: An NMC Horizon Project Strategic Brief. Volume 3.2

• Authors : Hall Giesinger, C.; Adams Becker, S.; Davis, A.

Subjects: Strategic Planning; Higher Education; Educational ChangeArizona; California; District of Columbia

• Source: New Media Consortium. 41 pp.

• Abstract: Higher education is ripe for innovation. While emerging technological developments such as digital courseware and mobiles apps have made it easier than ever for people ... ERIC

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Leadership Preparation Programs: Preparing Culturally Competent Educational Leaders

• Authors : Barakat, Maysaa; Reames, Ellen; Kensler, Lisa A. W.

Subjects: Administrator Education; Student Diversity; Public SchoolsAlabama; Ohio; Virginia

• Source: Journal of Research on Leadership Education, v14 n3 p212-235 Sep 2019. 24 pp.

• Abstract: The demographic profile of the United States has been rapidly changing; by 2020, minority students will constitute the majority of the public school student population nationwide. ... As Provided

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Assessing IT Educational Pathways That Support Rural Broadband: Strategies for Aligning IT Curricula, Policy, and Employer Needs

• Authors : Mardis, Marcia A.; Jones, Faye R.; McClure, Charles R.

Subjects: Strategic Planning; Employer Attitudes; Information TechnologyFlorida

• Source: Community College Journal of Research and Practice, v43 n9 p625-630 2019. 6 pp.

• Abstract: In this National Science Foundation Advanced Technician Education program (NSF ATE) project, we aimed to explore factors that would strengthen the rural IT employee workforce ... As Provided

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Communicating College and Career Readiness through Proficiency Standards. Issue Brief

• Authors : Croft, Michelle; Guffy, Gretchen; Vitale, Dan

Subjects: College Readiness; Career Readiness; Academic StandardsDistrict of Columbia; Florida; KentuckyFlorida Comprehensive Assessment Test

• Source: ACT, Inc.. 6 pp.

• Abstract: The need to adequately prepare all students for the next stage in their lives has led a number of states to adopt new educational standards ... As Provided

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