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82 Visit PUSD's Linked Learning
Porterville Unified School District hosted 82 guests from AB790 Tulare/Kings Consortium schools as well as administrators and teachers from Farmersville, Exeter, and Sanger.
Big Business Bets on Education, Turning Factories and Corporate Campuses Into Schools
Tired of looking for workers and not finding enough of them with the right skills, some of the world’s largest businesses are partnering with local governments to train the next generation of American workers.
The James Irvine Foundation Announces $18.5 Million in New Grants
The Board of Directors of The James Irvine Foundation has approved 23 grants in support of the Foundation's mission of expanding opportunity for the people of California to participate in a vibrant, successful and inclusive society.
Southern California Poverty Rate on the Rise; Education Could Be Key to Recovery
Southern California is still climbing out of a massive economic hole following the recession.
The College-for-All Model Isn't Working
Instead of going through Congress and making the initiative bipartisan, President Obama acted alone in mid-November, promising $100 million in grants to specialized high schools.
Recasting High School, German Firms Transplant Apprentice Model to U.S.
As a high school junior, Hope Johnson thought she had things figured out. She’d been hit with wanderlust during an academic trip to Brazil, set her sights on London’s Richmond University and hoped to pursue a career in diplomacy.
Closing the Skills Gap
Our economy is improving but we still have room to grow. To speed growth, we must close the widening skills gap that exists in communities across the country.
Business View: Industry Led Partnerships Need Help to Boost Training Efforts
The machine tooling shop at Franklin Country Technical School in Turners Falls has gotten a facelift thanks to industry partners and the state.
Graduating to a Four-Year Degree
California community colleges are exploring the idea of offering baccalaureate degrees to better address workforce needs.