America’s education system was a groundbreaking effort to help a growing nation thrive in the 19th century. Now, 200 years later, the world has changed; the horizon looks drastically different. Collectively, we need to redesign our education system to enable all of our children — and, by extension, our nation — to thrive today and … Read more
Key points: The global workforce is undergoing a transformation with the advent of the Fifth Industrial Revolution, also known as Industry 5.0. Unlike previous revolutions that focused solely on technological advancements, Industry 5.0 emphasizes collaboration between humans and machines. While AI, robotics, and drones continue to push boundaries, this era also recognizes the importance of … Read more
In this episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer welcomes Katy Knight, President and Executive Director of the Siegel Family Endowment. We dive into the intersection of technology, society, and education, exploring how these elements shape our future. Mike referenced Katy’s appearance on The Cusp with Paul Fain in the open. Katy shares her journey … Read more
In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer welcomes back Jane Oates, senior policy advisor at Working Nation, for her third (fridge-magnet-earning) appearance on the show. Jane and Mike dive deep into workforce development, education, and the role of technology in shaping the future of work. We discuss Working Nation’s “Breaking Barriers” series, … Read more
Alicia’s journey is a common one among many students in Tennessee. After graduating high school with a passion for business and marketing, she enrolled in a local community college through the Tennessee Promise program. However, with low ACT scores, she was placed in a general transfer pathway that did not align with her interests. Feeling … Read more
In this episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer and Josh Wright, Executive Vice President of Growth, Education and Government for Lightcast, discuss the future of work and the demographic shifts affecting the workforce. The conversation centers around Lightcast’s report “The Rising Storm: Building a Future Ready Workforce to Withstand the Looming Labor Shortage,” which … Read more
“ Google, Meta, and TikTok have taken down social media accounts associated with an industrial plant in Russia’s Tatarstan region that was recruiting young foreign women to build drones for Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Content on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok was removed following an investigation by The Associated Press, which exposed the working conditions … Read more