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Learning 'isn't always fun, and that's OK'
Learning may not always be fun, but kids need to know it's worth the effort.

Joanne Jacobs
Feb 172 min read


We broke the ladder
Teenagers aren't learning work skills in entry-level jobs. Employers prefer to hire immigrants.

Joanne Jacobs
Nov 28, 20252 min read


College students don't spend much time studying
College students don't spend much time studying or working for pay, but expect high grades for little effort.

Joanne Jacobs
May 2, 20251 min read


Summer jobs boost school success
Working for the summer pays off for teenagers from low-income families, concludes a study of Boston's summer job program. Winning the job...

Joanne Jacobs
Aug 16, 20232 min read


Who wants to work?
A college diploma doesn't signify academic training or job readiness any more, writes Mitch Daniels, former president of Purdue and...

Joanne Jacobs
Aug 3, 20231 min read
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