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Economic Mobility Pathways in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky: Building Networks for Frontline Talent Development

Digital Promise

It wasn’t until a group of local leaders from across education, business, nonprofit, government, and philanthropic communities came together to identify challenges and collectively design solutions that real pathways toward income mobility began to emerge for the area’s adult learners. Collaborating Organizations. Brighton Center, Kentucky.

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Economics Activities

Ashleigh's Education Journey

There are SO MANY fun ways to make economics activities engaging and hands-on for students, and it’s a great way to incorporate a little math into instruction. This post shares some of my favorite ways to teach economics to upper elementary students. I begin my economics unit by teaching about goods and services.

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The Root of Haiti's Misery From The New York Times

World History Teachers Blog

But self-rule did not mean economic independence. The French forced the Haitian government to accept a loan out of which they could pay the reparations. Haiti gained independence from the French in 1804, becoming the first independent black republic in the world. How was Haiti able to pay reparations?

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Strengthening Digital Literacy Skills in Michigan with Facebook

Digital Promise

Digital Promise’s Adult Learning initiative launched Community Impact Stories, a new series of blog posts to highlight adult learner stories across the nation. We invite partner organizations and learners themselves to share their stories moving forward. How does Grand Circus support Michiganders in “skilling up”? Anyone can do it!

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Recessionary cuts in public education restored by 2015-16

The Hechinger Report

National Center for Education Statistics blog, December 2018. According to the government’s report, education spending rose for the third straight year in 2015-16 to $11,841 per student in kindergarten through 12th grades. More details can be found in this blog post by the National Center for Education Statistics.

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If I was teaching Social Studies today…

Dangerously Irrelevant

We could search for pins on Native American history , Middle East cultures , Japanese history , government , geography , sociology , psychology , economics , and numerous other topics. For instance, we could use the Civilization video games to learn and blog about political power and civics. government as well.

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Internships matter more than ever — but not everyone can get one

The Hechinger Report

according to Holroyd Pearce, partners with universities, colleges and governments, which typically fund the program or grant academic credit — often to students who face barriers to getting work experience. The company, whose biggest market is now the U.S., Micro-internships like Nabeel’s are another relatively new option.