News From the Field
Catch top headlines sharing relevant news and stories about Linked Learning practices, schools, and students.
Seizing the moment to address equity gaps in apprenticeships
Apprenticeships can help more Americans get on a path to economic security, write Cameron Johnson and Emily Andrews of CLASP. But to do so, the programs have to be designed for equity.
Cautious optimism about workforce education after the midterm elections
Advocates at both the state and federal levels hope to see continued momentum on efforts to create more high-quality education and job-training options for low-income Americans.
With Google’s latest push, a blending of industry and higher ed
Google’s new industry specializations were co-built by its experts and faculty at four top universities—part of a larger push to combine forces with higher education to drive economic mobility.
The workforce is changing. Can community colleges change with it?
Advocates and researchers in education are asking if two-year institutions might transform to reach a fuller potential—serving as community hubs for social and economic mobility.