As posted on FosterEDU blog Since the 2013 State of the Union address, the Department of Education has renewed emphasis on programs that prepare students with the skills employers demand, particularly in science, technology, engineering and math.1 The department’s 2015 budget reflects this priority, with $170 million earmarked for programs that prepare students for STEM-related […]
How Uber and the Sharing Economy Could Improve Education
As posted on the FosterEDU blog We hear a lot these days in business about the movement to more fluid, trust-based business models and consumer services. In the so called “uber” economy, trust takes on new forms and becomes even more essential to success. We human beings do not like to be faced with uncertainty, […]