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A new kind of high school diploma trades chemistry for carpentry

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In an emailed statement, Trevor Sutton, the vice president of economic development at the Birmingham Business Alliance, said the diploma option was a win for the state of Alabama that would allow students a chance to learn both hard and soft skills like communication and time management.

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

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Only a handful of states, colored in blue, are predicted to see an increase in the number of students attending regional four-year colleges and universities between 2012 and 2029. But student demand is expected to grow for the nation’s most elite colleges and universities between 2012 and 2029. million in 2029.

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PROOF POINTS: Rural American students shift away from math and science during high school, study finds

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Bureau of Labor Statistics, occupations in these fields are projected to grow 8 percent by 2029, more than double the growth rate of non-scientific professions. Many small towns started as market towns or as small manufacturing towns in the industrial era and are now economically struggling. According to the U.S.

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How AI could transform the way schools test kids

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PISA, the influential international test, expects to integrate AI into the design of its 2029 test. Piacentini said the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, which runs PISA, is exploring the possible use of AI in several realms.

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OPINION: Americans need help paying for new, nondegree programs and college alternatives

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Yet even with a degree, many fall short of economic prosperity. billion increase in federal funding as part of the administration’s plan to double the maximum Pell Grant award by 2029. Roughly 40 million Americans have left college without completing a degree — historically seen as a golden ticket to the middle class.

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Decoding the price of college: Complexity of figuring out costs holds students back

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Phillip Levine, economics professor, Wellesley College. If the entire proposed amount is approved, it would be a large step toward Biden’s goal of doubling the Pell Grant by 2029. “College is a great way to promote social mobility.

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Democratic wish list includes billions to help students finish their degrees

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The program would run from the 2023-2024 academic year, through 2029-2030. Systems like Bishop State’s still “look like something out of an 80s movie,” she said, and they are failing individuals who would likely be able to reenroll, earn a degree and achieve a greater level of social and economic mobility. “In