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6 Things Schools Need to Know About Interoperability (Opinion)

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High School Coursework Falls Short in Workforce Prep, Survey Suggests

High schoolers believe their educational experience is getting them ready for college. But they're less certain it is preparing them for the world of work. Read more.

The Workforce Is Changing. Are K-12 Schools Keeping Up?

Employers and career-training institutions need to do a better job sharing information with schools that will help prepare students for the professions of the future. Read more.

Teachers’ Word Carries Weight in Choosing Products, Survey Finds

A report by the New Schools Venture Fund and Gallup finds that educators overwhelmingly trust other educators, when it comes to judging ed-tech products. Read more.

Parents Say They Want More School Data. Teachers Say They Need More Time to Use It

Parents value disaggregated education data, a new poll finds. And, in an accompanying poll, teachers said they review data during their personal time to inform their teaching. Read more.

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