Optimizing Talent: Closing Educational and Social Mobility Gaps Worldwide
Education is essential for an individual to realize his or her true potential and an equitable and effective education system also promotes social mobility and leads to increased prosperity of societies as a whole. Jim Applegate, vice president for program development at Lumina Foundation participated in a recent Salzburg Global Seminar and Educational Testing Service to identify where educational and social mobility gaps exist. Read more »
Workforce development
Study finds postsecondary education brings higher pay in many fields that do not require a degree
“College is a better investment for most graduates than in the past” says New York Times columnist David Leonhardt. Citing Anthony Carnevale’s report, The Undereducated American, he suggests today’s debate on increased college attainment is an updated version of the older debate on high school attainment. More »
Report
Americans are undereducated says a new Georgetown Center report
The United States has been underproducing college-educated workers for decades, according to The Undereducated American by Anthony P. Carnevale and Stephen J. Rose. The report from the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce says that postsecondary education is in high demand among employers—and as the recovery takes hold and hiring resumes, it will continue to be in high demand. More »
Keynote speech
Merisotis addresses the European Access Network on building an effective 21st century higher education system
In today’s economic climate, 21st century students face higher barriers than ever before. Merisotis spoke at the Anniversary Conference of the European Access Network on June 21 on the need to broaden access for 21st century students worldwide to meet the needs of the global society. More »
Commentary
Merisotis advises "find an education that's the best fit"
As experts debate the value of higher education, Jamie Merisotis gives his own expert advice: make the choice for yourself. He appeared on the June 14 PBS Nightly Business Report urging prospective students to do the numbers and make the choice for themselves. More »
