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Colleges welcome first-year students by getting them thinking about jobs

The Hechinger Report

And just a third of all students say they have ever used each of four principal types of career services — help with resumes and interviews, networking opportunities and career fairs — according to another survey, by the education technology company Cengage.

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‘The Truth Is, I Love the Work’

ED Surge

I interviewed five women — all Central American immigrants — in Spanish, and with support from Early Edge California , a statewide policy and advocacy organization I interned for, I paid each participant a stipend for their time. There are millions of FFN providers. With Jessica, I would ask her to color in the lines.

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Tipping point: Can Summit put personalized learning over the top?

The Hechinger Report

There’s tremendous hype swirling around personalized learning, with money pouring in from foundations and education technology companies eager to capitalize on the trend. But, before Highlander recommends any technology, the nonprofit works extensively with the schools to get them ready. Photo: Chris Berdik.