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By 2018, over 60% of job openings will require workers with at least some college education. Join the conversation to talk about how America can best prepare our students for the jobs of the future, what skills and knowledge are required of the 21st century workforce, and how we can effectively promote literacy in STEM.
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Join this forum to talk about key topics in early education. How can a child's first few years impact their academic achievement throughout their career as a student, and what can we do to make sure high-quality early childhood education is available to families of all income levels?
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Discuss today's most critical issues in education policy and reform, including education funding, student assessment, teachers' unions, standards and curriculum, as well as Race to the Top and ESEA reauthorization.
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Parents are their child's first teacher, and the importance of a parent's role in preparing children for school and life cannot be understated. Join the conversation in this forum to discuss how parenting impacts student achievement, share tips on great resources for parents, and talk about what parents can do to form strong partnerships with the school community.
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A third of America's students don't graduate from high school on time. Join this forum to discuss how we can help curb the drop out rate, close the achievement gap, and put all of our students on the path to higher education.
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Join this forum to talk about how disruptive technology is transforming education, and identify scalable solutions for improving classroom learning.
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By 2018, over 60% of job openings will require workers with at least some college education. In this forum, we'll address the most important issues in post-secondary education, including college preparedness, the college dropout rate, vocational schooling, paying for higher education, access, and distance learning.
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Discuss key topics affecting the teaching profession, including measuring effective teaching, recruiting new teachers, and teacher development and retention.
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We've all heard the stats: among the world's 34 developed nations, the U.S. ranks 25th in math, 17th in science, and 14th in reading. Join this forum to discuss what we can learn from the students, educators, and school systems in countries that are out-performing the US.
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In this forum, discuss key topics on the issue of student wellness, including student safety, bullying, nutrition, physical fitness, and sports.
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