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New Survey Reveals Teachers’ Concerns About College and Career Readiness Among Students

April 29, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

The future of edtech success in schools and classrooms depends on edtech evangelists to buoy edtech initiatives and successes.

Teachers are not very optimistic about their students’ preparedness for the future, regardless of whether their students are going to ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

How CTE supports college and career readiness

April 4, 2025 by Megan Bottkol, Diamond Oaks Career Campus, Great Oaks

Career and technical education (CTE) isn’t just about learning skills—it’s about shaping futures and ensuring students have career readiness.

As a career and technical education (CTE) instructor, I see firsthand how career-focused education provides students with the tools to transition smoothly from high school to college and…

Students with Special Needs

As a paradeducator, here’s how I use tech to help neurodivergent students gain agency

November 22, 2024 by Francesca Mesneak, Snohomish School District

As educators learn how technology impacts neurodivergent students, they can continue to provide students with better help.

As a paraeducator, I see how the most basic uses of classroom technology can create barriers for my students--especially those who struggle with executive functions.

College and Career Readiness

Standardized testing isn’t about the score–it’s about preparing students for the future

November 6, 2024November 5, 2024 by Philip Bates, UWorld

Emphasizing rigor through AP exams and challenging standardized testing helps students develop grit and not be afraid to struggle to grow.

A 2021 College Board analysis found that simply completing AP classes and taking the exams made students more likely to enroll in college and excel in introductory courses.

Introducing Savvas PathMaker, a Complete Learning Solution for College and Career Readiness

October 23, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is excited to introduce Savvas PathMaker, a ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

Students need clarity on their postsecondary pathways

October 11, 2024 by Laura Ascione

When it comes to planning for postsecondary pathways, a lack of career exposure is hindering many students' abilities to envision a future.

Much emphasis is placed on college and career readiness, but too often, K-12 students aren't exposed to career possibilities or career resources to form an idea of what…

College and Career Readiness

New guidance helps ID students ready for Algebra I

May 14, 2024 by Laura Ascione

New guidance around Algebra 1 stresses the importance of a universally administered indicator of readiness as a starting place.

NWEA, a K-12 assessment and research organization, has announced new guidance for schools to support them in more equitably identifying students who may be ready for Algebra 1.

College and Career Readiness

Friday 5: College and career readiness

April 12, 2024 by Laura Ascione

College and career readiness helps students become confident and prepares them for entry into an increasingly global workforce.

When we think of K-12 education, an important aspect is what students do after high school. That might be college, it might be workforce training, or it might…

Tennessee’s Hardeman County Schools Begin New Year with New Digital Resources Supporting College and Career Readiness

January 16, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC —Tennessee’s Hardeman County Schools (HCS) today announced a new phase in its partnership with global edtech leader Discovery ... Read more

Students with Special Needs

3 ways to support special education students with college and career readiness

January 5, 2024 by Chad Quesnell, Career and College Readiness Specialist, Eisenhower High School

Special education students should have college and career readiness encouraged, with consideration for learning supports needed for success.

There are more than 140,000 Special Education (SPED) students in the state of Washington. Often, these students don’t have access to the same level of resources that are available to…

College and Career Readiness

Gen Z youth on nondegree paths feel workforce ready

November 30, 2023 by Laura Ascione

A survey examines non-college-bound youth's perspectives on education and career plans and reveals that many are taking nondegree pathways.

In comparison to the experiences and perceptions of youth who aren't on a defined pathway, 70 percent of "pathway youth" have high confidence in their post-high school plans.

College and Career Readiness

As teens rethink college and career options, counselors are trying to adapt

November 27, 2023 by Michael Elsen-Rooney, Chalkbeat

The pandemic upended the college and career landscape for New York City teenagers, and counselors are trying to redefine their roles.

When students come into Danielle Insel’s college and career advising office with their sights set on higher education, she has a checklist of next steps ready. For years,…

SchooLinks Honored on Inc.’s 2023 Power Partner Awards List for its Remarkable Growth and Innovative College and Career Readiness Solutions

October 30, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Austin, TX, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SchooLinks, the leading college and career readiness platform, is thrilled to announce its recognition as ... Read more

SchooLinks Celebrates Second Consecutive Year on the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies

October 2, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Austin, TX (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SchooLinks, the cutting-edge college and career readiness platform, is proud to announce its second consecutive ... Read more

Houston ISD Chooses SchooLinks for College and Career Readiness

September 14, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Houston, TX (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Houston Independent School District in Houston, TX announced their decision to switch to the modernized ... Read more

Hadley Introduces Social 529 App Transforming The Way Americans Save For College And Career Training

August 28, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

LOS ANGELES, CA — Hadley, a new app seeking to make it easy and social to save for school and ... Read more

CAE and Otus Team Up to Provide Assessment Tool for K-12 Educators to Improve Student Outcomes

August 22, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK – The Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE), a leader in designing innovative performance tasks for measurement and instruction of ... Read more

Pearson’s Connections Academy Launches New College and Career Prep Initiative

June 27, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

HOBOKEN – Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, announced today that Connections Academy, its K-12 online school program will expand ... Read more

CAE and Pearson Partner to Bring Critical Thinking Assessment to Secondary Education Students

May 31, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE), a leader in designing innovative performance tasks for measurement ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

Fewer than half of underserved students believe post-high school education is necessary

April 6, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Only a shocking 8 percent of surveyed students say they feel fully prepared to make the decision of what to do after high school.

As school district leaders continue to worry about students' college and career readiness, a new survey finds that less than half of students from traditionally underserved populations believe…

Major gender disparities harm students’ college and career readiness

February 6, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Study highlights greater exposure to college and career options for male students uncertainty among female students about their future.

Far fewer female high school graduates say they feel prepared to decide on a career path compared to male high school graduates, according to the second part of…

College and Career Readiness

Most high school grads feel their skills aren’t up to par

January 2, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Most high school grads feel their skills aren't up to par

Most high school graduates (75 percent) do not feel prepared to make college or career decisions after graduation, according to a survey from YouScience, a college and career…

State of Georgia Approves Continued Use of YouScience Discovery Statewide for K12 and Technical College System of Georgia Students

December 15, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

AMERICAN FORK, Utah /PRNewswire/ — YouScience, the leading college and career readiness company, today announced the State of Georgia has approved the continued ... Read more

VHS Learning Supports Students’ College and Career Readiness via Expanded Catalog and New “Exploring College & Careers” Infographic

April 14, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Boston – April 14, 2022 – Giving students the chance to explore subjects beyond those in a standard core high ... Read more

YouScience Releases Career Insights Report on Women, STEM, and the Talent Shortage

March 9, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

AMERICAN FORK, Utah, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — YouScience, a leader in aptitude-based assessments, personalized career guidance, and industry-recognized certifications that support ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

Why self-discovery increases college and career success

December 7, 2022February 7, 2022 by Edson Barton, Founder and CEO, YouScience

As students map out their futures, a path of supported self-discovery can help increase the odds that they find college and career success.

What do you want to be when you grow up? As we get older, the answer often changes from highly visible and glamorous endeavors, such as being an…

District Management

4 ways online tutoring helps our at-risk, low-income district achieve goals

November 30, 2021 by Dr. Mark King, Executive Director, Community Learning Network #6 (CLN-6), Baltimore, Maryland

Here’s how we’re using our online tutoring platform to break through the barriers of running a district where 78 percent of the student population is at-risk

Our urban Title I district serves a population of 78 percent at-risk students and 84 percent low-income families. We were already managing low proficiency rates on math and…

SEL & Well-Being

10 SEL activities for high school students

November 19, 2021 by Missi Rossi, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Aperture Education

Weaving SEL activities into instruction and afterschool programs can make lessons more engaging and help students find deeper meaning in core subject areas

Between balancing core instruction, administering assessments, grading homework, and ensuring students are prepared for college and career, high school teachers have a lot on their plates. SEL activities…

Are your students ready for their next step?

July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 by Doris Zahner, Ph.D., Chief Academic Officer, Council for Aid to Education

The case for authentic assessment of essential college and career skills to improve student outcomes in college and career.

After more than a year of virtual learning, many educators and parents are investigating approaches to accelerate learning to ensure students are ready for their next step. Learning…

College and Career Readiness

16 college and career readiness resources

December 7, 2022June 11, 2021 by Laura Ascione

College and career readiness is of critical importance for all students--here's how to guide them down the right path

College readiness and access is often difficult, and students aren't always sure how to embark upon their chosen career path. COVID-19 made college and career readiness more complicated…

CAE Presents Case For Authentic Assessment To Improve Student Outcomes At Beyond Multiple Choice Seminar

June 3, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

An international study gauges students' computer and information literacy skills, along with computational thinking.

Experts in performance-based assessment share research on student engagement and effort June 3, 2021, NEW YORK – The Council for Aid to ... Read more

Mississippi’s Vicksburg Warren School District and Discovery Education Launch New Partnership

May 20, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, May 20, 2021)—Mississippi’s Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) today launched a new multiyear partnership with Discovery Education ... Read more

CAE And Centerpoint Education Solutions Collaborate To Support Mutual College And Career Readiness Goals

May 19, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

How can the education system evolve to help students identify paths to success in a changing world?

Nonprofits will seek opportunities to ensure assessments and curricula measure and teach essential skills most important to secondary and higher ... Read more

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

5 ways to honor students’ time and advance equity in a post-pandemic world

December 7, 2022May 13, 2021 by Dr. Ben Klompus, Dean of Principal Supervisor Programs, Relay Graduate School of Education

School leaders can make up for lost learning time through actionable strategies—here’s where to begin to advance learning and equity.

Ultimately, making the most of students’ time is the responsibility of school and district leaders. From their positions they can set the expectations, create the systems, provide the…

Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center Named 2021 CODiE Award Finalist for Best College & Career Readiness Solution

May 7, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Infobase, esteemed provider of the Infobase Media Cloud and the Infobase Learning Cloud, today announced that Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center was named ... Read more

New Innovative SEL Tool from Aperture Education helps High School Students Build Skills for College and Career

March 22, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Potential learning gaps are alarming, but just as worrisome is a lack of SEL skills as students feel increasingly isolated at home

The Aperture Student Portal includes gamified goal-setting and SEL self-assessments offering a research-backed approach to understanding students’ needs Goal-setting and ... Read more

New Innovative SEL Tool from Aperture Education helps High School Students Build Skills for College and Career

March 16, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Students with learning differences can benefit from a strong sense of self as they progress through school

Goal-setting and having a voice in their own learning are powerful motivators for students, especially those in high school. To ... Read more

Udemy’s Upskilling and Educational Content is Now Available on LenovoEDU Community

March 2, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

An inclusive online school offers students an equitable and safe place to learn--even in the middle of a global health pandemic

Udemy, the world’s largest destination for learning and teaching online, today announced that the recently launched LenovoEDU community by Lenovo™ will offer Udemy ... Read more

How our coding platform helps us teach STEM

February 22, 2021February 18, 2021 by Debbie Shirey, 6th grade science teacher, Union High School, Pennsylvania

This school noticed five major benefits when it made the switch to a coding platform that encourages students of all levels to jump in and learn

In a district where most of our students receive free or reduced lunches, we have next to no access to high-quality STEM programs, computer science classes, or coding…

College and Career Readiness

Parents are critical to college and career readiness

December 7, 2022January 25, 2021 by Rick Dalton, founder and CEO, CFES Brilliant Pathways

Education leaders and key stakeholders should work to ensure parents have the resources they need to guide their children through college and career readiness preparations

On March 13, Keller, a second grader at Vermont’s Hinesburg Elementary, came home from school and didn’t return for six months. Like 20 million other students across the…

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