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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Brett, James T. – New England Journal of Higher Education, 2007
Key New England industries including information technology, defense technology, biotechnology, environmental services, health care and university research rely upon people with skills in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. Yet, just 20 percent of New England high school students who took the SATs in 2005 indicated a desire to…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Private Sector, Elementary Secondary Education, High School Students
Brett, James T. – Connection: New England's Journal of Higher Education and Economic Development, 1998
New England's business, education, and political communities must work together to improve literacy, increase job-specific vocational training, support incumbent worker training, and create more avenues for job access. If labor needs are not met, some companies may leave New England. The New England Council, established in 1925 to keep jobs within…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Cooperative Programs, Economic Climate, Economic Development