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Reimagining School Readiness Toolkit: Includes Bookmarks and More!

by Compendium News Staff | Nov 30, 2018 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

The Reimagining School Readiness Toolkit is research based and created for librarians to help parents prepare children ages 0 to 8 for success in school and life. The toolkit includes a position paper, a promising practice guide, case studies and bookmarks, which...

PEW Study on Jobs and Job Training

by Compendium News Staff | May 19, 2017 | Academic Libraries, Resources of Interest

The PEW Research Center has posted The Future of Jobs and Jobs Training.  With AI performing more tasks, PEW asked experts whether workers will be able to keep up with needed skills.  The article discusses the most important skills needed to succeed, the skills that...

Making Skills Everyone’s Business: A Call to Transform Adult Learning in the United States

by Compendium News Staff | Feb 26, 2015 | Resources of Interest

OCTAE CONNECTION: FLASH EDITION February 24, 2015 Data from the OECD Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies’ Survey of Adult Skills, which tested adult skills in literacy, numeracy, and problem solving in technology-rich environments, found...

Surdna Foundation Grants

by Compendium News Staff | Jan 11, 2015 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities

The Thriving Cultures Program, administered by the Surdna Foundation, supports projects that connect teens to artistically rigorous and culturally relevant programs that equip them with practical skills. Learn more here.

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