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This page will be regularly updated with reports issued by the Project as well as external documents and media which highlight the relevance of the issues addressed by the Effective Education for Employment Project. The content of this page will focus on ideas and actions for the implementation of a vision for a 21st century education system.
Effective Education for Employment Reports
Effective Education for Employment: New Delhi, India Interview Series
India is, by any reasonable measure, changing at an astonishing rate, creating enormous challenges for its education system. In July 2009 the Effective Education for Employment team interviewed prominent education thought leaders and innovators in New Delhi to see how they are responding to these challenges. Participants were asked questions relating to the themes of the Effective Education for Employment project, namely: the disconnect between the demands of employers and the output of our current education systems, the implications of a rapidly globalizing world and what needs to happen to deliver fit for purpose education in the 21st century.
To download a copy of the report click here.
Effective Education for Employment Focus Group Workshop - New Delhi, India
The idea behind the Effective Education for Employment Action Workshops is simple: bring together a group of well-respected education experts and industry leaders and ask them to develop a set of Actions to work towards the design and implementation of a 21st century education system. In New Delhi, those present expressed a range of opinions and were passionate about the fundamental need to put education at the heart of India's future.
To download a copy of the report click here.
Effective Education for Employment: US Interview Series
Between February and June 2009 the Effective Education for Employment team interviewed prominent education thought leaders and innovators from across the United States. Participants were asked questions relating to the themes of the Effective Education for Employment project, namely: the disconnect between the demands of employers and the output of our current education systems, the implications of a rapidly globalizing world, the impact of technology and what needs to happen to deliver fit for purpose education in the 21st century.
To download a report on these interviews click here.
External Reports
Out of Many One: Toward rigorous common core standards from the ground up
Source: Achieve (2008)
Summary: Recognizing that many of the same skills are required for vocation and education, a conglomeration of industry and academic reform associations worked alongside educators and business leaders to outline core skills high school graduates require for success in future ventures - whether that includes secondary education or the workplace.
Source: American Diploma Project Network (2008)
Summary: Standards, graduation requirements, assessments, and accountability - four successful elements being implemented through increased interactivity between business leaders, college professors, educators, and state policy makers. The American Diploma project outlines is achievements towards standardized assessments, meaningful diplomas, and international accountability that has been administered or planned in 44 U.S. states.
