Future of Work

Education news, analysis, and opinion about the skills students will need for the jobs of the future.
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Artificial Intelligence ChatGPT Is All the Rage. But Teens Have Qualms About AI
More than 90 percent of teenagers said they would like to learn more about artificial intelligence in their high school classes.
Arianna Prothero, March 23, 2023
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Aryaana Khan pictured in Baisley Pond Park in Jamaica, Queens, NY., on Jan. 27, 2023
Aryaana Khan pictured in Baisley Pond Park in Jamaica, Queens, NY., on Jan. 27, 2023
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Science In Their Own Words From Monsoons to Hurricane Sandy: A Student’s Personal Journey From Activist to Scientist
Without formal instruction on climate change in school, Aryaana Khan struggled to make sense of the natural disasters she experienced.
Arianna Prothero, January 31, 2023
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Doodles related to green jobs, climate change.
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College & Workforce Readiness Students Want to Know More About Careers in Climate Change—Now
Teachers are not talking about these types of careers as much as many students would like.
Alyson Klein, January 19, 2023
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2 min read
Vehicles move down Altamont Pass Road with wind turbines in the background in Livermore, Calif., Aug. 10, 2022.
Vehicles move down Altamont Pass Road with wind turbines in the background in Livermore, Calif., Aug. 10, 2022.
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College & Workforce Readiness The Climate Is Changing. Career Education Is Not. That's a Problem
Teens are increasingly interested in learning about how climate change will impact the future of work.
Alyson Klein, December 29, 2022
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6 min read
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Science How to Build Girls' Interest and Confidence in STEM Learning
Too often, girls aren’t introduced to STEM career opportunities until high school, but that could be too late.
Lauraine Langreo, December 12, 2022
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College & Workforce Readiness Live Online Discussion Seat at the Table: Understanding the Critical Link Between Student Mental Health and the Future of Work
In recent months, there’s been a rallying cry against the teaching of social-emotional skills. Discover why students need these skills now more than ever.
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September 21, 2022
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College & Workforce Readiness Opinion 6 Reasons Why We Should See Students as Changemakers
The future is very delicate. In this blog, Michael Fullan lays out 6 reasons why students should be seen as the changemakers to improve it.
Michael Fullan, September 6, 2022
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Ninth graders Angela Alexy, Zoe Doyle, and Sarah Retallick use Instamorph to mold a custom phone cord holder at Pennsbury High School in Falls Township, Pa., on March 19, 2018. Bucks County schools are involving girls in STEM programs.
Ninth graders mold a custom phone cord holder in a STEM program at Pennsbury High School in Falls Township, Pa. Women’s interest in computer science mostly starts in high school, according to the Girls Who Code/Logitech report.
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Science The Key to Getting Girls Interested in STEM Could Be Their Teacher
A majority of women surveyed said that a teacher had the greatest influence in their decision to pursue a career in technology.
Lauraine Langreo, August 17, 2022
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College & Workforce Readiness Do Students Have Passion for Today's In-Demand Jobs? A New Analysis Says No
Student aptitude is higher than interest in industries where significant job growth is forecast, like energy and computer technology.
Lauraine Langreo, July 29, 2022
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Ninth graders Darci Hamer, left, and Avery Stimmel make small adjustments to the path of their robot at Pennsbury High School in Falls Township, Pa., on March 19, 2018. Bucks County schools are involving girls in STEM programs.
Ninth graders make small adjustments to the path of their robot at Pennsbury High School in Falls Township, Pa.
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Science Want Girls to Pursue STEM Learning? Hear What Female NASA Scientists Have to Say
Women continue to be underrepresented in STEM-related careers.
Lauraine Langreo, July 19, 2022
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2 min read
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Science Major American Companies to Schools: Expand Access to Computer Science
A letter signed by 500 corporate, nonprofit, and education leaders calls for states to improve access to computer science education.
Alyson Klein, July 12, 2022
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2 min read
A screenshot from the game, Minecraft Dungeon.
A screenshot from the game, Minecraft Dungeon.
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Science Want to Get Girls Interested in STEM Careers? Try Minecraft
Two teachers in Louisiana started an after-school club to get girls interested in STEM.
Lauraine Langreo, June 29, 2022
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2 min read
Rita Murphy Elementary School kindergartener Jakinley Scholin works on an Ozobot activity. The Ozobots are small, handheld robots that move and follow a marker line.
Kindergarteners in North Dakota work on a robotics activity that uses Ozobots. In some Hawaii schools, students use VEX robots to learn robotics concepts and to help prepare them for STEM careers.
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Science How a NASA-Supported Robotics Program Is Preparing Students for STEM Careers
A NASA-supported program partners with schools to implement robotics in the classroom.
Lauraine Langreo, June 27, 2022
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2 min read
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Artificial Intelligence 3 Strategies for Helping Students Navigate the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
Educators urge allowing students to present intriguing dilemmas to debate.
Mark Lieberman, June 27, 2022
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