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18 March, 2016
Is Algebra Necessary? A definitive analysis by the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce forecasts that in the decade ahead a mere 5 percent of entry-level workers will need to be proficient in algebra or above. And if there is a shortage of STEM graduates, an equally crucial issue is how many available positions there are for men and women with these skills. A January 2012 analysis from the Georgetown center found 7.5 percent unemployment for engineering graduates and 8.2 percent among computer scientists.
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Critical + Creative Thinking,
Education,
ICT Career
A Palestinian school teacher and former refugee beat Australia's Richard Johnson to a $US1 million ($1.3 million) global education award on Sunday to applause from world leaders. Pope Francis announced the winner in a video message to the ceremony. Prince William, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, US Vice-President Joe Biden and former US president Bill Clinton also recorded messages for the ceremony. "You learn how to be social through games as well as learn the joy of life," Pope Francis said.
One of the world's most influential education experts, Andreas Schleicher, has criticised the Australian education system for falling behind global standards. "[Australia] more or less defines teachers by the number of hours that [they] teach in front of students," he said. "That is part of the problem."
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Critical + Creative Thinking,
Education,
research
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