How to leverage microcredentials and LERs in K-12
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College and Career Readiness
Students should leave high school prepared for rigorous learning and a competitive workforce
How to leverage microcredentials and LERs in K-12
A new report offers recommendations for implementing recognition technologies to advance skills-based learning for historically excluded students
Test: The four-letter word that works with GPA for college admissions
Looking at GPAs and test scores together in college admissions offers a more comprehensive view of a student's academic potential
What data is necessary to help students succeed?
A deeper look at what a student-teacher conference should entail reveals interesting insights around how to prepare students for lifelong learrning
3 online resources to encourage student career planning
Forging connections between students and industry professionals is key to opening their eyes to future possibilities
Overcoming data center industry staff shortages with skilled tradespeople
High schools and vocational schools could implement programs to introduce students to data center industry careers--and even provide basic training to get them started
5 steps to boost CTE programs and fill workforce pipelines
An increased emphasis on CTE provides a viable solution to a critical and timely workforce issue
5 critical priorities for AI in education
The SREB Commission on AI in Education met to outline AI’s role in education, focusing on AI skill readiness and policy development
Concerns mount as high school graduates express career uncertainty
Research shows that parents and educators need to help students focus on--and prepare for--life after high school
Gen Z students worry about AI, student debt, and careers
The next generation of workers is weighing in on AI, workforce training needs, and other issues impacting their future
New guidance helps ID students ready for Algebra I
A universally administered indicator of readiness is a key starting marker in making placement decisions, especially in identifying traditionally underrepresented students
A bungled FAFSA rollout threatens students’ college ambitions
With college decision deadlines looming, thousands of high school seniors have been stuck in limbo due to issues with the rollout of the new FAFSA
4 ways to support work-based learning
States are investing in work-based learning, but it is important to focus on creating policies that target equity and grow accessibility
Friday 5: College and career readiness
College and career readiness helps students become confident and prepares them for entry into an increasingly global workforce
CTE advocates want more funding as demand increases
CTE programs across Illinois have introduced students to trades such as carpentry and culinary arts, and are helping students land jobs after high school graduation
Igniting student curiosity through career exploration
Career resources add immense value to classroom instruction for both educators and students
The exposure gap is blocking students’ ability to envision future careers
Data, examined from more than 500,000 aptitude assessments highlights a lack of exposure to key career fields
The 5 best ways to celebrate CTE Month 2024
Celebrating CTE Month in February is a terrific way to raise awareness about your field and get your students excited about future opportunities
Trends and challenges impacting CTE in 2024–and beyond
CTE helps students understand the relevance of what they’re learning in school and exposes them to career pathways
Voters skeptical of college, more supportive of CTE
Many respondents weren’t sure if their local districts offered CTE, but most would have a more favorable view of their school district if they knew about such programs
To foster young talent, employers need to share their social capital
Employers need to understand the goals of social capital-building, what will be expected of them, and how it can benefit both parties
Helping students navigate college majors
When trying to figure out the best major for a prospective student, focus on understanding their needs and motivations
Gen Z youth on nondegree paths feel workforce ready
American Student Assistance and Jobs for the Future release new survey that examines non-college bound youth's perspectives on education and career plans
As teens rethink college and career options, counselors are trying to adapt
The pandemic upended the college and career landscape for New York City teenagers, and counselors are trying to redefine their roles
Students need–and deserve–a globalized curriculum
A globalized curriculum will help better prepare students for work and entrepreneurship and bring education into the 21st century
More high school grads are rejecting 4-year pathways
In light of talent shortages and unemployment, a new survey emphasizes the critical importance of enhancing the education and engagement of the future workforce
Companies go to high schools for career training
Vocational schools of the past contributed to inequity, but modern career training gives students a window into their options
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?
“Gen P” students remain unsure about college
A new report offers guidance for universities on communicating to students the value of a college education post-pandemic
Career and technical education needs a mental health revolution
Our school-based occupational therapy labs teach job skills that take the whole student into account
Labor market problems start with the K-12 system
By expanding access to CTE programs, we can equip students with the skills they need to succeed in the workforce and contribute to a thriving economy
How to build a P-TECH Academy on the go
A principal explains how her school is building its program even as it serves its first cohorts of students
A smarter way to think about college
There are metrics that matter when choosing a college--here's how to ignore the flashy advertising and drill down to what's important
10 ways to teach students for a changing world
Schools and educators must equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a new brain-centric environment
Fewer than half of underserved students believe post-high school education is necessary
Only a shocking 8 percent of surveyed students say they feel fully prepared to make the decision of what to do after high school
Is blockchain the key to college success?
Blockchain technology holds the promise to change much of what’s plaguing education today, some stakeholders say
AVID has huge benefits for high school students
The AVID college prep program leads to lower substance use, better health behaviors among high school students, UCLA-led research suggests
Most high school grads feel their skills aren’t up to par
Family, friends, and educators help students make decisions, develop confidence, and identify personal aptitudes as they leave high school
Arne Duncan: College completion–not simply access–critical to nation’s future
College completion remains one of higher education's biggest challenges--and one that must be solved
Why self-discovery increases college and career success
As students map out their futures, a path of supported self-discovery can help increase the odds that they find postsecondary success
It’s beyond time to showcase all postsecondary education paths
Increased exposure to multiple postsecondary education options will be a key component as the education industry moves beyond the pandemic
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Enhance PreK-5 STEAM and CS Instruction with playful, screen-free robotics!
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