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Privately Educated People Much More Likely To Vote Conservative

The Horizons Tracker

The researchers tracked nearly 7,000 people who were each born in 1970 over a number of decades to see whether those educated privately had different voting behaviors in the elections between 1997 and 2010 than those educated in state schools. Within this sample, a mere 3.0% (3.3% Furthermore, 6.2% (6.8%

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Research Reveals That Apprenticeships Offer A Bright Future To Participants

The Horizons Tracker

This has resulted in the most expensive form of education society currently has on offer being elevated above alternative routes, such as apprenticeships or so-called “STARS”, which are people who are skilled through alternative routes. “Today, for instance, most administrative assistants have a college or two-year degree.”

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The Wicked Problem Covid Caused To The Education Sector

The Horizons Tracker

The Covid pandemic caused well-documented problems across the education sector, with research from the University of Maine regarding the challenge as a “wicked” one. This forced many participants to adapt in order to sustain their productivity in the face of the restrictions imposed during the pandemic.

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9 Surprising Benefits of Being an Education Major

Strategy Driven

Read on to learn about the nine surprising benefits of being an education major! A guidance counselor can help you navigate education major requirements to ensure you check every box. Contribute to Your Community If you’re an education major, know that teaching is an excellent way to become more invested in your community.

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Education and Corporations – A New Partnership

Lead Change Blog

Unfortunately, it appears educational institutions are lagging behind. Moreover, when 3,000 corporate leaders from 25 countries were surveyed as part of General Electric’s Global Innovation Barometer , their top concern was “a need to better align the education system with business needs.” Connecting dots from education to real world.

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A Few Words About Participation Awards

Lead Change Blog

The best example she uses is the distribution of participation trophies which insure that what one receives, all receives. This is similar to the concept in many lower education school programs that everyone must receive recognition for something, hence the idea of participation trophies and other vague commendations.

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You're One Step From The C-Suite: How To Make The Jump.

Rich Gee Group

Participate in cross-departmental projects to gain insights into areas outside your expertise. Action: Attend industry conferences, join professional associations, and actively participate in business forums. Consider earning certifications or attending executive education programs relevant to your field.

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