Many Americans say educational system in need of overhaul
About two-thirds of Americans say either that the education system in this country needs to be completely rebuilt (21%) or that it requires major changes.
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About two-thirds of Americans say either that the education system in this country needs to be completely rebuilt (21%) or that it requires major changes.
While undergraduate enrollment in journalism and mass communication programs declined last year, most journalism school graduates gave positive marks to the schools they attended, with one notable exception.
As back-to-school time approaches, statistics show that projected enrollment is on the rise again after slipping a bit in recent years.
In 2012, 36% of the nation’s young adults ages 18 to 31—the so-called Millennial generation—were living in their parents’ home, the highest share in at least four decades. The number of young adults doing so has risen by 3 million since the start of the start of the recession in 2007, an increase driven by a combination of economic, educational and cultural factors.
Only 12% of teachers say their students are “very likely” to use printed books in a research assignment.
U.S. families are relying less on their own resources and more on outside sources (scholarships, loans and the like) to pay for college.
In a survey of Advanced Placement and National Writing Project teachers, a majority say digital tools encourage students to be more invested in their writing by encouraging personal expression and providing a wider audience for their work.
Susan Hildreth, director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, will present on a recent policy report, developed with the Campaign for Grade-level Reading, that highlights the role of libraries in early learning. In addition, Pew Intern…
About one out of five of the nation’s households owed student debt in 2010, more than double the share two decades earlier.
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