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A breakthrough in education reform in India bcg.com/publications/2017/ed…

A Breakthrough in Education Reform in India

A disciplined education reform effort in Haryana has produced impressive results. Four key actions—including a focus on scalable interventions—drove that success.

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What it really means to be "kindergarten ready" from @BCGEd 's J. Puckett dallasnews.com/opinion/comme…

What it really means to be kindergarten ready

What it really means to be kindergarten ready

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Looking to give high schoolers better access to #CTE, MN legislators propose credit-for-apprenticeships program minnpost.com/good-jobs/2017/…
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Getting Smart@Getting_Smart
3 Mar 2017
With the rise of #edtech, students anywhere can access language instruction. @RosettaStoneEd #GetLanguageReady bit.ly/2lCwX81
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After school #STEM programs help fill America's skills gap. usnews.com/news/stem-solutio…

After-School Programs Foster STEM Skills

The 'STEM Ready America' event discussed the positive influence of after-school programs in STEM subjects.

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Important information on state-by-state, six-year #college completion rates via @NSClearinghouse: ow.ly/oQq6309uLUr
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Two Possible Paths for a Tax-Credit School Choice Plan in Congress edwk.it/2lCQK4z #edpolitics
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A quality early childhood education is key to developing the needed skills for kindergarten! #EarlyChildhood #earlyed x.com/BCGEd/status/836989535…

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1 Mar 2017
Study: Kindergartners Start School With More Academic Skills Than in Past blogs.edweek.org/edweek/earl… via @educationweek
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Study: Kindergartners Start School With More Academic Skills Than in Past blogs.edweek.org/edweek/earl… via @educationweek

Study: Kindergartners Start School With More Academic Skills Than in Past

A comparison of kindergarten students in 1998 and 2010 finds children entering school with stronger skills in math and literacy, especially among black students.

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1 Mar 2017
#Growth—both personal and professional—is key to success. on.bcg.com/2lAcAGA #BCGValues
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Survey considers teens' views about the future sbne.ws/r/wqJy
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27 Feb 2017
Success for all starts with #diversity: on.bcg.com/2lOYGmA #BCGValues
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Colorado lawmakers are stepping in to help prepare students for the state’s booming tech sector chalkbeat.org/posts/co/2017/…
A look at the trust gap between black and white students. edweek.org/ew/articles/2017/…

When School Doesn't Seem Fair, Students May Suffer Lasting Effects

A lack of trust in school can lead to poor outcomes, such as higher rates of discipline and less likelihood of college enrollment, new research finds.

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BCG Henderson Institute@BCGhenderson
24 Feb 2017
As Artificial Intelligence reframes traditional sources of advantage, we recommend looking at #AI through 4 lenses: on.bcg.com/2kntR8A
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Federal Higher-Ed Tax Breaks Now Exceed Cost Of Grants For Lower-Income Students hechingerreport.org/federal-…

Federal higher-ed tax breaks now exceed cost of grants for lower-income students

Tax credits for tuition, other expenses disproportionately benefit higher-income families

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Colleges Remake Remedial Education by Going Back to High School edsurge.com/news/2017-02-20-… #edtech #highered via @HigherEdSurge

Colleges Remake Remedial Education by Going Back to High School

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Centre for Public Impact (CPI)@CPI_foundation
23 Feb 2017
With 8 children to 1 textbook, the Philippines managed to cut the cost of textbook production by 50% #education centreforpublicimpact.org/ca…
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Financial insecurity could keep some community college students from completing ihenow.com/2l0mYWe
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21 Feb 2017
At #LEGO , Growth and Culture Are Not Kid Stuff on.bcg.com/2kTBlvq Learn more in our interview with outgoing CEO Jørgen Vig Knudstorp
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