TECHNICAL
DEGREE GRADUATES IN DEMAND
Most
high-wage jobs in coming years will require an associate degree. However,
Pennsylvania and other states continue to earmark most funds for four-year
and graduate degrees, according to professor Kenneth Gray.
SEGREGATION
STILL IN PLACE IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS
America’s
private schools are more segregated than public schools, according to
a recent report co-authored by assistant professor Sean Reardon.
SHOULD
WE BE MORE LIKE THEM?
American’s
score lower in high school math and science achievement tests than students
in other wealthy countries, says professor David Baker. Should we strive
to be more like them?
NUMBER
OF MATHEMATICS COURSES TAKEN LEADS TO HIGHER RATES OF COLLEGE DEGREE
COMPLETION
A high school student who completes advanced
math courses is more likely to ultimately earn a college degree, but
too many math teachers lack proper training, according to a new study.
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