Category: Education Paradigm Shift

Thriving in Education’s New Normal

Posted August 19, 2020 by Mark Perna The 2020-21 school year is now upon us, and it promises to be one for the history books. Thanks to...

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Soft Skills…Are You Kidding Me?

Posted April 8, 2019 by Mark Perna Are soft skills important in the age of the technical skills gap? Yes, they are—more than ever. In 2016, The...

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Founder’s Perspective: Motivating Young People with a “For-Now” Direction

Posted March 25, 2019 by Mark Perna “Career exploration can be done later. Now’s the time to enjoy your high school years.” This attitude is surprisingly prevalent...

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The Danger of Education for Education’s Sake

Posted March 11, 2019 by Mark Perna Education for education’s sake alone sounds noble, doesn’t it? No mercenary motivations here, just pure learning and the acquisition of...

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My Answer Why

Posted September 18, 2018 by Mark Perna Today, my first book, Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations, officially releases nationwide. It’s been an...

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