Economy

Education Funding Opinion Is What Once Made U.S. Schools Great Now Holding Them Back?
Marc Tucker takes us through the development of the U.S. education system and examines how key elements of that development have allowed a growing number of countries to far exceed American performance.
Marc Tucker, September 12, 2018
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10 min read
Education Funding Opinion The Summer of '18
Marc Tucker's reflections as the summer months come to a close.
Marc Tucker, August 16, 2018
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1 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion An Open Letter to Secretary DeVos: How to Create a World-Class Career and Technical Education System
In an open letter to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, Marc Tucker outlines what it would take for the United States to build a career and technical education system on par with those of top-performing countries.
Marc Tucker, July 12, 2018
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Artificial Intelligence Opinion AI, Robotics, and Neural Networks: Revolutionary or Overhyped?
While experts disagree on the size of the effects of new technologies on the economy and society as a whole, Marc Tucker argues that the consequences for education will be nothing short of profound.
Marc Tucker, June 14, 2018
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6 min read
Teacher Preparation 'I'm Not Getting Paid What I'm Worth': Teachers Share How They Get By
Low teacher pay has led some educators to take on second or third jobs.
Alix Mammina, April 2, 2018
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4 min read
Federal Opinion Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump on Jobs: Both Wrong
Neither Trump's trade policies nor Sanders' promise of free college are strategies that will build the workforce we need to compete in the global economy, writes Marc Tucker.
Marc Tucker, January 25, 2018
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7 min read
Education Funding Opinion Free Market Reforms in Education: Is Monopoly Better?
Education in the U.S. doesn't need more disruption by the "free market", argues Marc Tucker. It needs to learn from the world's top performers about how to effectively leverage education research for improvement in the classroom.
Marc Tucker, December 12, 2017
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10 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Educating for a Digital Future: Thoughts on Curriculum
Marc Tucker shares his ideas on what knowledge and experiences young people might need in order to cope with the rise of artificial intelligence technologies described in his blog from last week.
Marc Tucker, November 15, 2017
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College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Educating for a Digital Future: The Challenge
With the rise of artificial intelligence technologies, Marc Tucker discusses the implications for education and learning.
Marc Tucker, November 9, 2017
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5 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Foxconn in Wisconsin -- A Truly Bad Deal
Wisconsin's $3 billion Foxconn deal is an economic and workforce loser for the state and its residents, argues Marc Tucker.
Marc Tucker, August 2, 2017
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10 min read
Teaching Profession Oklahoma Teacher Panhandles to Raise Money for Classroom Supplies
The teacher has since received over $25,000 in donations from people across the country and plans to set up a foundation for teachers to get school supplies.
Madeline Will, July 26, 2017
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2 min read
Federal Opinion Dispatch From Paris on the Eve of the Election
A conversation during a taxi ride from de Gaulle airport in Paris reflects similar political and economic dynamics in France and the U.S.
Marc Tucker, May 11, 2017
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3 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Decision Memo to State Leaders: How to (or Not to) Compete in the Global Economy
Marc Tucker presents a simple choice for governors—pursue an education and economic agenda centered on building a highly skilled workforce or allow your state to slip further behind in the global economy.
Marc Tucker, March 9, 2017
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10 min read
Equity & Diversity Opinion Education Alone Won't Solve Poverty, Social Isolation, and Resentment
Education is not a silver bullet solution to addressing the consequences of globalization and automation, writes Marc Tucker.
Marc Tucker, February 16, 2017
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8 min read
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