Micro-credentials—qualifications awarded to students and workers who complete short, often skills-based courses—have become increasingly popular in higher education and the workforce. Now, K-12 schools are beginning to explore their potential to better engage students, build career readiness, and deliver more personalized learning. In Skill Building: The Emerging Micro-Credential Movement in K-12 Education, FutureEd Senior Fellow […]| Untitled - FutureEd
Dual-credit programs allow high school students to earn college credits, potentially reducing the time and cost of earning a degree. But evidence on their long-term impacts—particularly for underserved students—has been mixed. A new study by researchers from The Research Institute at Dallas College and The University of Texas at Dallas examines the long-term financial outcomes […]| Untitled - FutureEd