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Attack of the “Math Shark”: Why Unfinished Learning Is a Lurking Threat to Student Success in the Late 2020s

EAB

Here are five speculations, although this is not a comprehensive list: Retention will likely be put under considerable pressure. It is hard to anticipate the degree to which this will affect retention rates or the demand it will put on academic support infrastructure, but it seems likely to be significant.

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Attack of the “Math Shark”: Why Unfinished Learning Is a Lurking Threat to Student Success in the Late 2020s

EAB

Here are five speculations, although this is not a comprehensive list: Retention will likely be put under considerable pressure. It is hard to anticipate the degree to which this will affect retention rates or the demand it will put on academic support infrastructure, but it seems likely to be significant.

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Community Colleges’ Essential Role in Workforce Development

Timely MD

These educational institutions and technical colleges offer affordable and accessible education, which is often tailored to meet the needs of the local job market. A study by the Aspen Institute found that partnerships between community colleges and businesses lead to increased program quality, student success, and job placement rates.