Spread the loveAn estimated 36 million adults in the U.S. lack the basic math, language, and digital literacy skills necessary to find well-paying jobs and navigate public and social systems. Technology can increase access to education and provide access to personalized learning so everyone can have success in their work life. Adult learners have specific needs that education technology may find challenging to meet. Adult learners are not a homogeneous group. Some study to complete their high school education, some want to prepare for college, others want to get a promotion or just get a job. And their levels of […]

Spread the loveA few years ago, I posted an article for my “Education Futures” blog titled 10 Reasons the United States Education System Is Failing (Lynch, 2015). I outlined 10 flaws and obstacles that impede the American educational system from reaching its full potential. Even years later, this piece continues to be one of our most popular blog postings of the day. As a result, we felt it could be fascinating to revisit the list in some form. I opted not to rehash the arguments I gave in the original essay because they are still valid. Instead, I decided to start a […]