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...
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...
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...
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.
