Chris Stein writes for AFP about the inequality and economic marginalization that Black people still face in the United States. Stein quotes CEW’s Chief Economist Nicole Smith about Black workers in the US economy.
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Beth Hawkins writes for The 74 about a New Orleans “bridge year” program and how it will better prepare New Orleans graduates to enter college or the workforce. Hawkins cites CEW report “Good Jobs that Pay Without a BA.”
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In this WIRED article, Jon Marcus discusses how many Americans are earning “microcredentials” while on the path to a bachelor’s degree. Marcus cites CEW report “The Overlooked Value of Certificates and Associate Degrees.”
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In this article for Inside Higher Ed, Scott Jaschik explores the inequalities and social divisions in higher education. Jaschik discusses the book “The Merit Myth” with CEW Director and “Merit Myth” author Anthony Carnevale.
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Aarthi Swaminathan writes for Yahoo Finance about the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the future of higher education in the United States. Swaminathan interviews CEW Director of Research Jeff Strohl and cites “The Merit Myth.”
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In this Times Higher Education article, Ellie Bothwell writes about the new book, “The Merit Myth,” by CEW’s Anthony Carnevale, Peter Schmidt, and Jeff Strohl. Bothwell quotes CEW Director and “Merit Myth” author Anthony Carnevale about the institutional inequality of higher education.
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CEW Director of Research Jeff Strohl writes for The 74 about how the value of a bachelor’s degree depends on the local economy and specific labor demands. Strohl cites CEW research that shows more education is typically a good investment.
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In this New Republic article, Wim Wiewel discusses the benefits of a liberal arts education during the COVID-19 crisis. Wiewel cites CEW report “ROI of Liberal Arts Colleges.”
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Liz Willen writes for The Hechinger Report about the new book by CEW authors, "The Merit Myth." Willen quotes CEW Director and "Merit Myth" author Anthony Carnevale about the opportunity that the pandemic has created to reform the country's higher-education system.
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CEW’s Chief Economist Nicole Smith writes for the New England Board of Higher Education about how the hardships of graduating into a difficult job market may affect the class of 2020’s lifetime income. Smith cites a CEW analysis of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation.
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