 Dear reader,
Greetings from San Diego, where three Hechinger Report staffers are listening and learning at the massive ASU+GSV summit. Along with hearing from an array of celebrity speakers, we are immersed in sessions about the future of education on topics including college admissions and high-dosage tutoring to help students catch up post-pandemic.
Various ways to get a college degree (think faster, cheaper, different) are dominating discussions, as is a new trend toward short-term credentials and trade programs – a topic our Olivia Sanchez explores in depth-this week.
Declining college enrollment is also a big topic, one reason why we bring you a story from Japan that looks at the dramatic toll of demographic shifts on higher education. And don’t underestimate the power of students to change the way we look at our future: Many are running for school boards on a climate change platform and a clear vision for the world they want to live in.
As always, we want to hear what’s on your mind as well. And please remind those who care about education to sign up for our newsletters and become a member.
Liz Willen, Editor
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