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The world has changed, and so should the high school experience
Indiana high school students today are experiencing high school in much the same way their peers did a century ago — despite decades of attempts by policymakers to move diploma requirements forward. The high school experience has languished and become less rigorous despite major changes in our workforce, with a rise in jobs that require higher-level social and analytical skills and greater preparation. These skills can come through education, experience or other forms of training.
The world has changed and so should the high school experience
Indiana high school students today are experiencing high school in much the same way their peers did a century ago — despite decades of attempts by policymakers to move diploma requirements forward. The high school experience has languished and become less rigorous despite major changes in our workforce, with a rise in jobs that require higher-level social and analytical skills and greater preparation. These skills can come through education, experience or other forms of training.
The world has changed and so should the high school experience
Indiana high school students today are experiencing high school in much the same way their peers did a century ago — despite decades of attempts by policymakers to move diploma requirements forward. The high school experience has languished and become less rigorous despite major changes in our workforce, with a rise in jobs that require higher-level social and analytical skills and greater preparation. These skills can come through education, experience or other forms of training.
Al Hubbard: Not-for-profit hospital market lacks choice, competition
Indiana’s not-for-profit hospital market is not a free market. In a free market, providers compete for customers. Customers shop for the best offer based on what they value most: high quality, low and knowable price, and great service. Indiana’s not-for-profit hospital market more closely resembles the monopolized utility market. Opaque payment models and minimal hospital competition have led to high prices and extraordinary returns for our not-for-profit hospitals.
Al Hubbard: Indiana enacts historic policies to build a better workforce
Home » Al Hubbard: Indiana enacts historic policies to build a better workforce Movies by mail. Streaming content on your phone. Original shows that are more popular than what’s on network television. Thirty years ago, all of that seemed not just impossible, but unimaginable. Enter American entrepreneur Reed Hastings, who co-founded Netflix and permanently disrupted the way we’re entertained. “Don’t be afraid to change the model,” Hastings once said.
State must reduce cost of Hoosier health care
If Indiana's hospital prices were reduced to the national average, Hoosier families would save, on average, $2,500 every year. That is real money to Hoosiers in every community across this great state. Four years ago, we began the work of creating Hoosiers for Affordable Healthcare, an organization dedicated to lowering the price of health care, particularly hospital care, for Hoosiers.
Cost containment in hospitals' hands
If Indiana’s hospital prices were reduced to the national average, Hoosier families would save, on average, $2,500 every year. That is real money to Hoosiers in every community across this great state. Four years ago, we began the work of creating Hoosiers for Affordable Healthcare, an organization dedicated to lowering the price of health care, particularly hospital care, for Hoosiers.
Op-Ed: Indiana health care costs should be lowered to national average
If Indiana’s hospital prices were reduced to the national average, Hoosier families would save, on average, $2,500 every year. That is real money to Hoosiers in every community across this great state.Four years ago, we began the work of creating Hoosiers for Affordable Healthcare, an organization dedicated to lowering the price of healthcare, particularly hospital care, for Hoosiers.
High-Priced Hospitals Press Their Political Luck
High-Priced Hospitals Press Their Political Luck If the state's big nonprofit health systems can't find a way to control prices, legislators will. Read Full Article »
Opinion | High-Priced Hospitals in Indiana Press Their Political Luck
When most people hear the word “nonprofit” they think of a benevolent organization driven by a desire to serve the community. This is certainly true of the public’s perception of nonprofit hospitals, which—like charities and churches—don’t pay federal, state and local taxes. Yet many large nonprofit hospitals charge unjustifiably high prices, which have led to irresponsible costs, exorbitant executive salaries and wasteful capital projects. According to a Rand Corp.
Why are some students worth more than others?
In Indiana, some students are worth more than others. At least this is what our state policy says. This is unacceptable. The good news is that lawmakers are working toward equal funding for schools so all students have an opportunity to succeed. You see, a traditional public school receives funding from the state for each student in the school. These funds are used to hire teachers, guidance counselors and to purchase other classroom or learning needs.
COMMENTARY: Supportive options for parents even more critical during COVID-19
For millions of K-12 students across America, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented interruption of critical classroom instruction, educational programs and services. Many have fallen behind or will not be prepared to advance to the next grade. Families are struggling to cope with reopening plans that do not include fully reopening.
It's time to reform Indiana's health care systems
Al Hubbard Published 6:00 a.m. ET Feb. 9, 2020 Trisha and Adam Brand fear changes to the Affordable Care Act regarding pre-existing conditions because their children have asthma. Indianapolis Star Health care is unique in that consumers don’t typically know prices until weeks or months after receiving services. Indiana is a great state, full of caring and hardworking people. We have a strong economy, aided by low tax rates and limited regulation.
Op-ed: Chamber's plan would close IPS deficit, increase teacher pay
We’re committed to the success of IPS, and envision a partnership to build a great district that devotes its resources to student achievement. On Tuesday evening, the Indianapolis Public Schools Board of Commissioners moved forward with a $315 million operating referendum, taking another step towards asking IPS voters for nearly $370 million in new taxes in November — including an additional $52 million for capital projects.
For sake of Indiana, free the educators
One of the biggest challenges facing America today is the lackluster state of the K-12 education system. More than half of American workers are not prepared for today’s jobs and therefore are condemned to declining wages, with dire implications for the economy and for individuals’ ability to thrive in a 21st century workforce.
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