Are employers settling for better-than-nothing applicants to fill their entry-level positions? In a recent J. Wallin Opinion survey of businesses large and small across the U.S., 43 percent said that they have lowered their hiring standards due to reduced skill levels – and of those, 57 percent feel it has negatively affected their business. “We […]
Companies large and small across the U.S. share a growing demand for skilled entry-level workers but see a gap in needed skills and certifications among candidates. Most of them believe additional job training and exposure in high school would help significantly. We recently commissioned an independent survey designed to reveal employer opinions about entry-level hiring, […]
Companies large and small across the U.S. share a growing demand for skilled entry-level workers but see a gap in needed skills and certifications among candidates. Most of them believe additional job training and exposure in high school would help significantly.
There is an increasing demand for personalized learning from students, parents and many educators. From Stanford University and the Rand Corporation, to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, study after study shows that teaching each child in the way they learn best results in better attendance, increased student engagement and lower dropout rates.
For English teacher Mr. Washington, the road to Flex High School was anything but traditional. With nearly two decades of teaching abroad and a passion for connecting with students, Mr. Washington brings a global perspective and a feel for education that connects with every student walking into his classroom. Born and raised in the Detroit […]
The letter in Patricia Ochoa’s desk is a bit worn from being opened and reread many times over the years. She is a school counselor and the letter is from a former student who graduated a few years ago.
Since fewer than 10 percent of people who make New Year’s resolutions keep them, it’s a wonder why anyone bothers. Instead, we encourage students to set goals that are more realistic to achieve and that will help motivate teens as they near adulthood.
Adam G. missed a lot of school – for many reasons. He suffered anxiety due to experiencing homelessness and his father being in prison. Since he wasn’t in school much, he didn’t have many friends and never felt like he fit in.
When teens feel that adults at their school care about their learning and about them as individuals, they are more likely to have higher grades and test scores, have better school attendance and stay in school longer, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
For Gen Z teens, personalization is key in everything they do – from custom playlists and dynamic content to store suggestions based on prior purchases. And it’s not a trend, it’s fundamental to reaching this generation.