The Hechinger Report

APRIL 10, 2024

PISA, the influential international test, expects to integrate AI into the design of its 2029 test. And they could help tailor tests to a student’s specific cultural and educational context. That said, the technology isn’t there yet, and educators and test designers need to tread carefully , experts warn.

Humanities 139

Humanities Professional Development Cultures Economics 139

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 7, 2021

If those things aren’t fixed, the suffering will be felt not only by the “millions and millions of people [who] work very hard at very difficult and important jobs and get poverty wages,” said Paul Osterman, a professor of human resources and management at MIT and author of the book “Who Will Care for Us?” The post ‘We’re aides, not maids.’

Education 128

Education Tutoring Government Humanities 128

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Generally, there is a massive shortage of talent, particularly in certain skilled talent areas,” said Jamie Kohn, senior research director for the human resources practice of the Gartner consulting firm, who said competition for college graduates is fierce. Maine has projected a need for 75,000 more workers in the 10 years ending 2029.

Economics 143

Economics Sociology High School Humanities 143

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 12, 2024

Education vaulted to the forefront of conversations about the presidential race when Democratic nominee Kamala Harris announced Tim Walz as her running mate. He has championed investments in public education: For example, in March 2023, he signed a bill to make school meals free to all students in public schools. Harris, a former U.S.

K-12 137

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