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In episode seven of Designing Education<\/em>, Tim Knowles, president of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, joins Dr. Robert Balfanz for a thought-provoking discussion about the evolving role of American high schools. This episode examines the urgent need to redesign high school education to meet the demands of today\u2019s world, focusing on preparing students for modern opportunities and challenges, creating smoother transitions to post-secondary education or training, and empowering families to make informed decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The discussion sheds light on a critical issue: the sharp decline in college enrollment among the Class of 2024. This cohort, shaped by a disrupted high school experience during the pandemic\u2014virtual learning in ninth grade, increased absenteeism in tenth grade\u2014now questions the relevance of traditional education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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