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Deborah Ross: “It's important because it means that working adults don't…”

Featuring: Deborah Ross, Democratic | U.S. House North Carolina, District 2

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Credit for work is also rigorous because the workplaces where learners can put theories to the test, connect theory with practice, they can demonstrate their skills, they can apply their skills. It's where they can engage in sense making. And It's important because it means that working adults don't have to choose between the paycheck they need now and the degree or the credential that could get them ahead. What's going to make it more of a reality? I think that as we see new models emerge, we're going to need to see the accreditors embrace alternative ways of … (03:22–03:34)

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Asserts that credit for work allows working adults to earn while pursuing a degree or credential.

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