Thursday, September 25, 2025

Education, Human Capital, and the Quality of the American Workforce

What Declines in Reading and Math Mean for U.S. Students and the Economy
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/us/what-declines-in-reading-and-math-mean-for-the-us-work-force.html
Employers and colleges are contending with more young people who are behind academically. Some are trying to make up where schools have failed.
 
Why Johnny Can’t Add Anymore
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/u-s-math-education-crpe-report-naep-scores-648adf94
Low standards and ideological fights don’t help students, as math scores plummet. 
 
Failing Schools Are Why We Need H-1B Visas
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/failing-schools-are-why-we-need-h-1b-visas-6630267c
The Trump administration risks losing American companies by making it costly to hire foreigners.
 
Is Gen Z Unemployable?
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/is-gen-z-unemployable-288d2ec9
Hiring managers prize achievement, learning and work. Today’s youth value pleasure and individuality. 

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