Ensuring success for all students means paying attention to critical elements needed to build students' networks and social capital.

10 things schools need to do to build students’ networks


What will it take to ensure that all students, especially those furthest from opportunity, are on a path to promising and fulfilling careers?

Key points:

  • Students need more than skills to succeed--they need networks of people willing to help them on the path to success
  • Building students' social capital and their networks is critical to their future success
  • See related article: How did the pandemic impact students’ social capital?

While durable skills and career-connected learning are important in setting students up for success as they enter college or the workforce, focusing on these skills alone won't help students reach their goals, particularly in light of growing opportunity gaps.

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