Business vs. the board of education
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Michael R. Bloomberg, New York Mayor, and Chancellor Joel Klein, who took on Microsoft, have focused on the New York City Leadership Academy, a privately funded non-profit organization, in an effort to change the deeply complacent culture of the Department of Education. They would recruit, train and coach a new generation of principals in entrepreneurial management techniques and charge them with creating schools where every child and teacher could succeed.
Publication Name: T&D
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 1535-7740
Year: 2004
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The coming labor and skills shortage
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The definition and guidelines for an American workforce worthy to compete in a global market are discussed. A reversal in longstanding demographic trends is likely to make it difficult to fulfill one's needs, although future economic realities favor higher levels of education and training, and a broader array of skills.
Publication Name: T&D
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 1535-7740
Year: 2005
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Businesses continue to learning
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The American business community is playing a stronger role in pushing for reforms in the nation's education system. One report finds that most states are not doing enough to prepare students for employment or higher learning.
Publication Name: T&D
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 1535-7740
Year: 2007
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