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Making career readiness meaningful in today’s classrooms

October 29, 2025 by Jessica Stanford, RN, Baldwin Preparatory Academy

Career readiness programs help students see the relevance of their learning and give them the confidence to pursue their goals.

How can we make classroom learning more meaningful for our students? In today’s rapidly evolving world, preparing learners for the future isn’t about gathering academic knowledge.

College and Career Readiness

They love me, they love me not: Smart strategies to help students find the perfect college

October 27, 2025 by Donald Kamentz, Contigo Ed

All students can find a college or university that aligns with their goals and abilities, but the college search is an art and a science.

You’ll often hear two words come up in advising sessions as students look ahead to college: match and fit. They sound interchangeable, but they’re not.

College and Career Readiness

Why mentorship networks are essential in the college admissions process

October 15, 2025 by Dr. Mike Manzella, SSP International

Supportive college mentorship networks can alleviate the school counselor shortage and help high school students navigate the process.

As the vice president of academic affairs and a member of the admissions committee at SSP International (SSPI), a nonprofit organization offering immersive scientific experiences, I review hundreds…

College and Career Readiness

Do AP classes matter in college admissions?

November 29, 2024 by John Morganelli, Ivy Tutors Network

Motivated students rely on AP classes to showcase their ability to challenge themselves academically and prove college readiness.

The competitive nature of college admissions can leave students in a panic, desperate to prove their academic excellence. Admissions officers and experts get asked all the time how…

College and Career Readiness

Test: The four-letter word that works with GPA for college admissions

September 9, 2024 by Katie Letts, UWorld

Looking at GPA and standardized test scores together in college admissions offers a more comprehensive view of a student's academic potential.

If you work long enough in education, you see that most academic trends swing through extreme phases like a pendulum. College admissions trends have followed suit, especially regarding…

Newsline

AtomicMind launches the AtomicMind Foundation Scholar Program to assist students from families experiencing financial hardship

September 14, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK — AtomicMind, an education technology company that offers families a boutique coaching experience in the increasingly competitive college ... Read more

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AtomicMind Launches College Admissions Technology Platform for a Personalized and Comprehensive College Application Experience

August 23, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK— AtomicMind, an education technology company that offers families a boutique coaching experience in the increasingly competitive college admissions ... Read more

SEL Trends

All about edtech bots

January 25, 2023April 5, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Bots are become more and more common in education, and it seems their potential is almost limitless

All about edtech bots: 3 ways chatbots can support mental health in schools; how AI chatbots can help students navigate college admissions; and when will bots be in…

College and Career Readiness

No, it’s not “the end of going to college”

December 7, 2022August 4, 2021 by Jeff Elliott, COO, UWorld

Undergraduate enrollment is down, but motivated students are finding a way to advance their education with rigorous courses and exams

According to data from National Student Clearinghouse, undergraduate enrollment declined by nearly 3 percent this spring, following a similar drop last fall. These statistics have inspired dire headlines…

Ancillary

Kaplan Test Prep launches free live PSAT prep

August 30, 2016 by Laura Ascione

For many high school students, the PSAT/NMSQT® is more than practice for the SAT® or ACT® — it’s the first ... Read more

District Management

3 steps for choosing the right high school classes

March 8, 2011 by Staff and wire services reports

Finding success as an applicant, however, rests more on what you do with the talents you possess than the fact that you have them, reports U.S. News &…

District Management

Harvard, Princeton reinstate early admissions

February 25, 2011 by Staff and wire services reports

Harvard and Princeton say they are restoring their undergraduate early admissions programs, the Associated Press reports.

District Management

Early applicants more likely to gain college admission

December 16, 2010 by Staff and wire services reports

High school seniors who apply to college early--through "Early Decision" or "Early Action" programs with fall deadlines--are more likely to receive admission letters than those who apply using…

IT Management

Are video games the answer to college counseling shortage?

August 17, 2021May 17, 2010 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

With college counseling dwindling in public schools, University of Southern California researchers have created a video game that lets student simulate the application process in all its complexity.

Making career readiness meaningful in today’s classrooms

They love me, they love me not: Smart strategies to help students find the perfect college

Why mentorship networks are essential in the college admissions process

Do AP classes matter in college admissions?

Test: The four-letter word that works with GPA for college admissions

AtomicMind launches the AtomicMind Foundation Scholar Program to assist students from families experiencing financial hardship

AtomicMind Launches College Admissions Technology Platform for a Personalized and Comprehensive College Application Experience

All about edtech bots

No, it’s not “the end of going to college”

Kaplan Test Prep launches free live PSAT prep

3 steps for choosing the right high school classes

Harvard, Princeton reinstate early admissions

Early applicants more likely to gain college admission

Are video games the answer to college counseling shortage?

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

ACT and Texas Instruments Collaborate to Enhance Student Success in Mathematics

Big Ideas Start Young: Games for Change Opens 2026 Student Challenge to Game Creators and Innovators Ages 10–25

BBC Learning Hub Launches Walking with Dinosaurs Virtual Field Trip Resources

Four education innovators honored with the 2025 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education

ST Math Students Double Math Gains Through Phillips 66 Partnership: 10+ Years of Lasting Impact and Local Commitment

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