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US business leaders call for enhanced business education in high schools

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A significant gap exists in American high school education regarding business literacy, with many graduates lacking essential skills for critical thinking, problem-solving, and financial decision-making. Both the Chamber of Commerce and the College Board highlight this deficiency, noting that fewer than 20% of students take business courses, which are often treated as electives rather than foundational for workplace readiness. This lack of business education hinders students' ability to understand economic functions, manage organizations, and bring ideas to fruition, impacting both personal success and national economic competitiveness. AI

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US business leaders call for enhanced business education in high schools

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Neil Bradley, Greg Walker ·

    The Chamber of Commerce and the College Board on the missing subject in American high schools: business

    Students are graduating from high school without a clear understanding of how organizations function, how money flows, and how ideas become opportunities.

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