What Employers Actually Mean When They Say 'We Can't Find Good Workers'

What Employers Actually Mean When They Say 'We Can't Find Good Workers'

What Employers Actually Mean When They Say 'We Can't Find Good Workers'Rob Heller
Published on: 25/06/2026

The hiring crisis isn't about a shortage of applicants. It's about a shortage of applicants with the skills to thrive in professional environments. Here's what the data actually shows — and what schools can do about it.

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The Real Reason Students Can't Hold a Conversation Anymore

The Real Reason Students Can't Hold a Conversation Anymore

The Real Reason Students Can't Hold a Conversation AnymoreRob Heller
Published on: 24/06/2026

Eye contact. Follow-up questions. Sitting with silence. The basic mechanics of human conversation are deteriorating in adolescents — and the data points to a cause most schools aren't naming.

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Why SEL Isn't Working in Most Schools (And What Actually Does)

Why SEL Isn't Working in Most Schools (And What Actually Does)

Why SEL Isn't Working in Most Schools (And What Actually Does)Rob Heller
Published on: 19/06/2026

Social-emotional learning has become politically charged, underfunded, and inconsistently implemented — yet the need has never been greater. Here's an honest look at why most SEL programs underdeliver and what administrators can do instead.

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The Soft Skills Gap Is Costing Your Students Their Future — Here's What the Data Says

The Soft Skills Gap Is Costing Your Students Their Future — Here's What the Data Says

The Soft Skills Gap Is Costing Your Students Their Future — Here's What the Data SaysRob Heller
Published on: 18/06/2026

84% of hiring managers say high school graduates aren't prepared for the workforce — and the gaps aren't academic. Here's what the data says about the soft skills crisis, and what school leaders can do about it.

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