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Linking Learning to Employment: An Answer to the Global Search for Education Quality and Relevance? Policy Brief. RTI Press Publication PB-0008-1509

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Title: Linking Learning to Employment: An Answer to the Global Search for Education Quality and Relevance? Policy Brief. RTI Press Publication PB-0008-1509
Language: English
Authors: Johnson, Eric, Joyce, Peter, RTI International
Source: RTI International. 2015.
Availability: RTI International. P.O. Box 12194, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194. Tel: 919-541-6000; e-mail: publications@rit.org; Web site: http://www.rti.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 7
Publication Date: 2015
Document Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Secondary Education
Descriptors: Correlation, Career Readiness, Educational Quality, Global Approach, Secondary Education, Educational Change, Models, Labor Force Development, Career Academies, Program Effectiveness, College Readiness
Geographic Terms: California
Abstract: Current approaches to secondary school are producing high numbers of dropouts and low numbers of students well prepared for college and careers. Given global demand for better education quality and relevance, a reform movement in the US that blends rigorous academic learning and applied technical study may be of interest to other countries. Yet the transport of a successful approach from one country to another must be carefully considered and implemented, with attention paid to local political economy and education system variables. This policy brief discusses the successful US approach--called Linked Learning--and RTI International's approach to adapting it for other country contexts.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 18
Entry Date: 2018
Accession Number: ED582355
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Current approaches to secondary school are producing high numbers of dropouts and low numbers of students well prepared for college and careers. Given global demand for better education quality and relevance, a reform movement in the US that blends rigorous academic learning and applied technical study may be of interest to other countries. Yet the transport of a successful approach from one country to another must be carefully considered and implemented, with attention paid to local political economy and education system variables. This policy brief discusses the successful US approach--called Linked Learning--and RTI International's approach to adapting it for other country contexts.