"Tectonic Shifts" in Employment

This article is from late 2011, but it seemed relevant given the release of the report (see my post from yesterday) describing parents' and educators' expectations regarding assessments.

I doubt the "NCLB-style" punitive testing model is preparing any students for the tectonic shifts described in this article.

I thought you might be interested in the following story on TechnologyReview.com:

""Tectonic Shifts" in Employment"
Information technology is reducing the need for certain jobs faster than new ones are being created.

http://www.technologyreview.com/read_article.aspx?id=39319&a=f

To view this story, click the link above or paste it into your browser.

- Dr. Gary Ackerman