Colleges and states should think twice before reinstating inequitable standardized tests to determine eligibility for high school dual enrollment post-COVID. ccrc.tc.columbia.edu/easyblog/rethi…
@ContinuousLrner Right on @ContinuousLrner! Don't obsess over words, find out what actions educators can take to help students poorly served by our institutions to earn degrees that prepare them for good jobs and further learning in fields of interest to them. ccrc.tc.columbia.edu/easyblog/how-m…
What we learned from research since Redesigning America's Community Colleges. Check out my conversation with higher ed coach, Dr. Al Solano (@ContinuousLrner)
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@RebeccaTownsend@CommunityCCRC Many students are undecided, many don't even know the options. And many will change their minds which if they do early can be a good thing.
@Dr_Chad_Tew Students with liberal arts degrees can fare well in today's labor market if they also have skills and experience--many will need graduate degrees as well.
@Dr_Chad_Tew Yes, bachelor's degrees, even in technical fields, should include a strong liberal arts component because employers want workers who can think broadly and (we want fellow citizens who can do so as well).
A11: Good examples are workforce or applied bachelor’s degrees offered by community colleges in a number of states designed in collaboration with local employers to prepare older, working and place-bound students for high-demand, career-path jobs. #NewsHourChats 2/3
@InOneFortyRLess@NewsHour For those students, "applied or workforce bachelor's degrees" which are offered by a growing number of community colleges and some universities nationally, are an good option. #NewsHourChats
@InOneFortyRLess@NewsHour While there are many good jobs that students can get with occupational certificates or applied associate degrees in a growing number of fields to move up over time workers would benefit from having a bachelor's degrees.
A11: Bachelor’s or even graduate degrees are increasingly required for advancement in many occupations that in the past did not require them. Workers with technical skills and a bachelor’s are in strong demand for technical jobs in many industries. #NewsHourChats 3/3