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Gallup poll: Most college graduates find no sense of purpose in their jobs

A Gallup study reveals that more than half of college graduates can’t find a sense of purpose in their work.

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Ideas to improve education, a report by the Gates Foundation and Chan Zuckerberg

Microsoft and Facebook nonprofit foundations launched a call for proposals for educational innovation in three key areas: writing, math and executive functions.

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Apple seeks to foster critical thinking and lessen the impact of fake news

Apple will support three non-profit organizations in the US and Europe to foster independent and non-partisan media literacy programs.

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Two-thirds of the world population lack critical skills, according to Coursera

Coursera launches its Global Skills Index, an in-depth analysis of global trends in skills and performance.

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Growing up around books provides lifelong benefits, study says

A study conducted by academics at the Australian National University found a direct link between the number of books a young person has access ...

Sean Gallagher: “Alternative credentials tend to be more targeted and more specific”

Sean Gallagher, founder and Executive Director of Northeastern University’s Center for the Future of Higher Education and Talent Strategy, shares his view with the ...

Gregory Fenves talks about education to boost social mobility

Gregory Fenves, director of the University of Texas in Austin, talks to the Observatory about social mobility and how to make students career ready.

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Esther Wojcicki: “All teachers and students need the skills that a journalist has”

Esther Wojcicki, vice chair of the Creative Commons advisory council, talks with the Observatory about the importance of teaching journalism skills.

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PrepaTec promotes social-emotional skills with Yale University model

Since 2016, PrepaTec integrates a model of socio-emotional learning, developed by Yale University, into the curriculum of its 37 schools.

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Power skills and tech jobs: A much needed balance

Power Skills are crucial to compete in a technology dominated world market.

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The positive effect of technology on schools, according to Project Tomorrow

Including mobile devices in the classroom helps create an environment of equity and empowerment and helps students understand the concepts better, according to ...

Human skills and the value of liberal arts graduates

Miscommunication between the skills liberal arts graduates have and the skills that employers demand, leaves graduates guessing how their education translates into job ...

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