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Navigating the Shifts in Education and Technology
This chapter explores the evolving landscape of education, highlighting the growing preference among parents for off-screen activities for their children, in contrast to schools' slow adaptation. It discusses the complexities of staffing challenges in schools amid declining enrollment, the impact of student debt on education pathways, and the innovations in the edtech sector driven by private equity investment. Additionally, the chapter emphasizes the need for educational systems to adapt to changing job market demands and the critical role of emerging technologies in shaping future opportunities.
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