Although we’ve seen a few years of economic growth and rising property values, education funding from state and federal sources continues to lag behind. Part of this is because of…
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Tag Archives: Education
Public Funding Sources for Language-Learning
Our latest infographic, Funding Sources for Language Learning, goes through the updated state of governmental education funding in the United States. One of the lowlights: Congress has cut education funding…
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Private Sources for Language-Learning Dollars
Even though the economy has rebounded and tax rolls are starting to grow again, education funding is still being held to pre-Recession levels. Nationwide, per-pupil spending has decreased three years…
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[Infographic] Funding Sources for Language Learning
The country’s schools are now majority-minority and one third of students are expected to be considered English learners by 2020, while only 18% of K-12 students study a foreign language…
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The Skill Graduates Need Most
The results of a recent survey capturing the skills employers want most out of their new hires may surprise you. Instead of writing, visual, or electronic communication skills, employers identified…
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[NEW eBook] Expanding Access for Adult English Learners
In the past 20 years, the adult Limited English Proficient population increased over 80 percent. That has led to English language-learning becoming the largest subgroup of the adult education landscape.…
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[Special Report] Language Acquisition Demand on the Rise in Adult Education
By 2030, nearly one in five members of the workforce will be an immigrant. That equates to increased strain on language learning classes at all levels of education, but particularly…
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[On-demand Webinar] Why Parental Involvement is a Must
Research has shown that one of the key indicators of student success is how engaged their parents are in their child’s education. Find ways to boost parent engagement and you…
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[Free Student Coupons] 5 Keys to Effective Recognition
Extrinsic recognition for students who deserve it has been proven to positively affect learning success. That being said, there are definitely ways for student recognition to have the opposite effect…
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10 Tips for Providing Meaningful Feedback to Students
Feedback can be a boon for student success, but it’s important to get it right. Here are ten things to keep in mind when giving students feedback on their work.…
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