Kathleen deLaski, author of Who Needs College Anymore? Imagining a Future Where Degrees Won't Matter joins host Mike Palmer for a candid conversation about the future of higher education. With rising college costs and a shifting job market, many are questioning the value of a traditional college degree. We dig into it with Kathleen who brings her unique blend of experience at the Education Design Lab and beyond to bear on the conversation. Here's the link to her previous appearance on Trending in Ed. In this episode, we explore: The factors driving the shift away from traditional higher education. The rise of alternative pathways to success, such as apprenticeships and skills-based learning programs. The growing role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of work and education. Practical advice for parents and students navigating a changing educational landscape. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that challenges the status quo and offers a glimpse into the future of learning and work. Subscribe to Trending in Ed wherever you get your podcasts. Video versions now available on Youtube and Spotify.
Kathleen deLaski, author of Who Needs College Anymore? Imagining a Future Where Degrees Won't Matter joins host Mike Palmer for a candid conversation about the future of higher education. With rising college costs and a shifting job market, many are questioning the value of a traditional college degree. We dig into it with Kathleen who brings her unique blend of experience at the Education Design Lab and beyond to bear on the conversation.
Here's the link to her previous appearance on Trending in Ed.
In this episode, we explore:
- The factors driving the shift away from traditional higher education.
- The rise of alternative pathways to success, such as apprenticeships and skills-based learning programs.
- The growing role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of work and education.
- Practical advice for parents and students navigating a changing educational landscape.
Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that challenges the status quo and offers a glimpse into the future of learning and work. Subscribe to Trending in Ed wherever you get your podcasts. Video versions now available on Youtube and Spotify.
