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In Japan, plummeting university enrollment forecasts what’s ahead for the U.S.

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That’s taken a dramatic toll on colleges and universities, with severe consequences for society and economic growth — a situation now also being faced by the United States, where the number of 18-year-olds has begun to drop in some states and soon will fall nationwide. million students, from 2010 through this year.

Economics 144
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With little federal support for families, states are stepping up  

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After various family support policies were dropped from federal legislation earlier this year, states have been left to their own devices to stabilize child care and boost the economic well-being of their families. And in Nebraska, voters approved a $15 minimum wage , which will support family economic stability.

Advocacy 142
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Without changes in education, the future of work will leave more people behind

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This unfolding economic shift is challenging educators to shape curricula that will prepare students for positions requiring an elusive combination of soft skills — the ability to solve problems, communicate effectively and work with others — along with technical capacities. “The

Education 105
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College Uncovered: Tag, You’re In!

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With declining birth rates and growing skepticism about the value of a degree, higher education is facing an enrollment cliff, set to hit hard in 2026. And if they’re not accepted, they’ll end up on the wrong side of this country’s economic divide. The anxiety-inducing college admissions game is changing.

Archiving 102
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The new minority on campus? Men

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By 2026, the department estimates , 57 percent of college students will be women. The problem has its origins as early as primary school, only to be fueled later on by economic forces that discourage men from believing a degree is worth the time and money. By 2026, nearly 57 percent of college students will be women.

Economics 106
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College students predicted to fall by more than 15% after the year 2025

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. “When the financial crisis hit in 2008, young people viewed that economic uncertainty as a cause for reducing fertility,” said Grawe. Fast forward 18 years to 2026 and we see that there are fewer kids reaching college-going age.” ” Birthrates failed to rebound with the economic recovery.

Economics 111
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How a decline in community college students is a big problem for the economy

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Even if enrollment eventually rebounds, the interruption caused by the pandemic will be felt for years — coinciding with a hoped-for economic recovery — since that’s how long it usually takes students to complete credentials once they start them.

Tradition 145