Students with a mentor learning how to prototype a device as they prepare for a micro-credential assessment. A quiet shift is underway in K-12 education that is democratizing the types of credentials ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Manno writes on education, workforce training, and career pathways. The high school diploma and the bachelor’s degree have long ...

The promise of digital credentials has had many people in education and employers excited for years. Offering recognition for skills and knowledge gained over time in a digital format that can be ...

For decades, Americans were told that a college degree was the surest path to a good job. But for millions of workers today, that promise no longer rings true. In turn, alternative options are booming ...

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