A brand-new assessment comparing the cognitive and workplace skills of U.S. adults to those of their peers in other countries was just released and will certainly draw attention. (See OECD Skills Outlook 2013.) News of a U.S. skills gap is not new. We have known for quite some time that high... Continue Reading
Reviewing a new book on education, The Economist verifies a U.S. skills gap and then examines how Poland has so dramatically improved its students' academic performance. The book is "The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way," by Amanda Ripley, and the review is entitled, "... Continue Reading
Business Roundtable President John Engler appeared on William J. Bennett's "Morning in America" radio program this week to discuss the Common Core State Standards. BRT-member CEOs are strong backers of the educational standards as a way to make sure our students and U.S. competitiveness are... Continue Reading
BRT President John Engler and former Education Secretary Richard Riley announced the winners of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence on Tuesday. From The Aspen Institute, "The Aspen Prize: Awarding Top Community Colleges": Community colleges remain at the center of a national... Continue Reading
Oftentimes, our favorite subject in school had more to do with who was teaching it than it did with the actual subject matter. Teachers are incredibly important to the learning process and to ensuring all students are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in college, career... Continue Reading