Introduction: Mark shares four reasons why so many states are launching Direct admit, top 10 percent plans. Mark also shares more than 15 states that have launched these plans in recent years, usually in 2023 or 2024.

Lisa Interviews Erin Lewellen, the CEO of Tilting Futures, “Debunking Myths about Generation Z” : Preview of Part 2

• Lisa asks Erin about another stereotype about Gen X, that they are too sensitive, and Erin offers a very creative response to this myth
• Erin shares what we can learn from Gen Z
• Lisa asks Erin about the perception that Generation Z is wrapped up in identity politics and Erin responds to this, and she responds with research

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