Lessons Earned

Strada Education Network & Antica Productions

Are we sending too many people to college or not enough? How can we better equip today's students with the skills they need to get great jobs? What role should business and government play in improving education and workforce outcomes? In "Lessons Earned," Strada Education Network's Ruth Watkins sits down with educators, employers, innovators, and policymakers who are challenging the status quo and exploring scalable solutions to help millions of people navigate between learning and earning. Learn more at https://stradaeducation.org/podcast-lessons-earned/.

  1. 04/21/2022

    Z Scott on how improving a university can empower a community

    When Zaldwaynaka ("Z") Scott became president of Chicago State University in 2018, things were in pretty dire straits: the state budget had been slashed, operations rolled back, and they had gone years without permanent leadership. A mere four years later, things look very different and CSU is now in the top 4% of universities nationally for supporting students' economic mobility. She explains how she turned things around and why, as she likes to say, "a strong Chicago State … is a strong United States."

    27 min

  2. 03/17/2022

    Millie Garcia on why higher ed needs diverse leadership

    Millie Garcia understands the needs of first-generation college students because she was one. Now, as president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Millie advocates for students just like herself – a group she calls "the new majority" (low-income students, first-generation students, and students of color). She shares what she's learned about the importance of diversifying higher ed, from students and faculty to the highest leadership positions on campus.

    29 min

  3. 02/10/2022

    Michele Chang on how to solve the Great Resignation

    Americans are quitting their jobs at unprecedented rates, leaving millions of job openings and no one to fill them. The Great Resignation is likely motivated, at least in part, by the pandemic. But this trend speaks to a broader disconnect between employer needs and employee wants — a trend that's been worsening for years now. Michele Chang, from the U.S. Department of Commerce, explains what the federal government is doing to help workers and employers address this.

    24 min

  4. 12/06/2021

    3. Lisa Gevelber on the value of short-term credentials

    We know a college degree is a requirement for many jobs in the United States. Yet nearly two-thirds of Americans never earn a degree. Google's Lisa Gevelber says short-term credential programs could be the key to improving career opportunities for more people. And they might even create a more equitable labor market in the process.

    23 min

  5. 11/16/2021

    2. Beth Akers on making the most of your college investment

    Is the so-called "student debt crisis" really a crisis? Author Beth Akers brings an economist's view of the ROI on education and says, on average, college is still worth the price — if you do it right.

    25 min

  6. 10/12/2021

    Deborah Santiago on Latino student success

    A college or university can be deemed a "Hispanic Serving Institution" if at least a quarter of its students are Latino. But Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia in Education, says serving Latino students is about more than just enrolling them. It's about supporting their journey through college graduation and into the workforce. We talk to Deborah about the Seal of Excelencia, and along the way, we learn about her own journey as a military brat and first-generation college student.

    26 min

  7. 09/21/2021

    Coming Soon: Season 4

    Most people agree we need to improve economic mobility in this country. How to do that is another question entirely. Join Strada Education Network's Ruth Watkins as she talks to educators, employers, and innovators about their best ideas for the future of education and work.

    2 min

  8. 04/08/2021

    7. Salesforce's Ebony Beckwith on taking a different path

    Growing up in San Francisco, Ebony Beckwith attended an academically selective high school where most of her classmates were university-bound. She opted for a different path, heading directly into the workforce while winding through several community colleges before realizing she needed that four-year degree to reach her career goals. Today, Beckwith is chief philanthropy officer and CEO of the Salesforce Foundation where she leads a global team and directs hundreds of millions of dollars in grants focused on education and workforce development. It's time, she says, to reimagine education so it serves the lifelong learner and embraces multiple pathways between learning and working.

    26 min
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Are we sending too many people to college or not enough? How can we better equip today's students with the skills they need to get great jobs? What role should business and government play in improving education and workforce outcomes? In "Lessons Earned," Strada Education Network's Ruth Watkins sits down with educators, employers, innovators, and policymakers who are challenging the status quo and exploring scalable solutions to help millions of people navigate between learning and earning. Learn more at https://stradaeducation.org/podcast-lessons-earned/.

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  • Creator
    Strada Education Network & Antica Productions
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020
  • Show Website
    Lessons Earned