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College and Career Readiness

Uncovering the college and career readiness shifts that exceptional school systems are making

August 19, 2026 by Dr. T.J. Vari, MaiaLearning & Thomas O’Brien, Winward Academy

Instilling college and career readiness in students is the cumulative result of thousands of intentional moments across 13 years of schooling

If you ask most educators where college and career readiness (CCR) begins, many will point to high school. That's when many students start thinking seriously about graduation requirements,…

AI in Education

3 ways students can use AI tools to improve their literacy skills

April 22, 2026 by Dr. T.J. Vari, MaiaLearning & Thomas O’Brien, Winward Academy

Educators must seize on the opportunity to coach students on effective and acceptable uses of AI that enhance literacy learning.

Some might worry that the introduction of AI tools in the English classroom will simply lead to more cheating and even worse literacy rates, leaving students unprepared for…

College and Career Readiness

Career readiness starts with a critical, undertaught skill: Decision Education

April 8, 2026 by Mary Call Blanusa, the Alliance for Decision Education

New workforce research shows decision education is one of the most sought-after skills in an AI-driven economy.

In other words, while technology can generate information and automate tasks, people still need to evaluate options, weigh tradeoffs, and determine what to do next. These are decision-making…

College and Career Readiness

College readiness starts in kindergarten: Why rethinking K–12 math is the key

April 2, 2026 by Beth Zhang, Lavinia Group & Emily Shisler, Bellwether

True college readiness is the ability to reason flexibly, apply efficient strategies, and persist through complex problems.

When Senator Bill Cassidy recently questioned whether K–12 systems are adequately preparing students for college-level math, he touched a nerve in the national conversation.

AI in Education

Student use of AI for homework rises as concerns grow about critical thinking skills

March 25, 2026 by ESchool News Staff

Students are clearly embracing AI as a learning tool, but they’re also conflicted about what it means for their own learning.

Student use of AI for homework increased in 2025, even as more students are worried the technology may be harming their ability to think critically, according to a…

AI in Education

Nearly half of high school students now use AI in college search

March 4, 2026 by ESchool News Staff

A new survey of high school students finds AI has growing influence on whether students go to college, where they apply, and what they study.

AI is transforming the way students discover, evaluate, and choose colleges, according to a national survey of more than 5,000 high school students conducted by education company EAB.

College and Career Readiness

The three P’s of writing a memorable college essay

January 26, 2026 by Christa Olson, Independent Education Consultant

Authentic college essays result from an insightful process that uncovers the writer’s personality without obsessing over perfection.

As a former admissions officer and now an independent education consultant, I’ve read thousands of college essays. The ones that earn students admission to their dream schools aren’t…

College and Career Readiness

Measuring student global competency learning using direct peer connections

January 22, 2026 by Marjorie B. Tiven, Global Cities, Inc.

Global competency can be taught--and measured--with simple but powerful strategies educators everywhere can use.

Our students are coming of age in a world that demands global competency. From economic interdependence to the accelerating effects of climate change and mass migration, students need…

College and Career Readiness

More teens are using summer for college and career prep

December 12, 2025 by Philip Bates, UWorld

When it comes to college and career goals, teens are more focused on professional and financial success than on traditional milestones.

The academic landscape has evolved dramatically, especially when it comes to summers. More students are embracing year-round learning to build strong study habits and develop the critical thinking,…

100 Learning Spaces Transformed, $5 Million Invested: School Specialty and College Football Playoff Foundation Celebrate Impact Across Schools Nationwide

November 24, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

School Specialty

New media center at North Dade Middle School marks milestone in initiative revitalizing learning environments to benefit the entire learning ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

Powering college readiness through community partnerships

November 21, 2025 by Jeffrey A. Elliott, UWorld

Too many Texas high school students graduate unprepared for college. We need collective action to close the college readiness gap.

Texas faces a widening gap between high school completion and college readiness. Educators are already doing important and demanding work, but closing this gap will require systemic solutions,…

ACT and Texas Instruments Collaborate to Enhance Student Success in Mathematics

November 12, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

ACT and Texas Instruments

Iowa City, Iowa and Dallas, Texas (November 12, 2025) – ACT, a leader in college and career readiness assessment, and ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

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…

Curriculum & Assessment

NAEP scores for class of 2024 show major declines, with fewer students college ready

September 26, 2025 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

Students who took the NAEP were in eighth grade in March of 2020 and experienced a highly disrupted freshman year because of the pandemic.

Students from the class of 2024 had historically low scores on a major national test administered just months before they graduated.

Teaching Trends

Why high schools should use teaching assistants

August 15, 2025 by Samuel M. Baule, U.S. Army & Marian University

Adopting teaching assistants could help reduce teacher workload and increase student outcomes--all positives for today's busy educators.

Exam scores always seem to go up. Whether it’s the SAT when applying for college or an AP score to earn college credit, competitive scores seem to be…

AI in Education

Students are anxious about the future with AI–their parents are, too

August 5, 2025 by Michael B. Horn, Clayton Christensen Institute

In an era when the college-going rate of high school graduates has dropped, AI appears to be heightening anxieties about the value of college

In a Spring 2024 Education Next article, I argued that, despite the conventional wisdom that students were all in on artificial intelligence (AI), many in high school and college felt…

AI in Education

From pen to prompt: Navigating AI in the classroom

July 28, 2025 by Kris Astle, SMART Technologies

Students can (and should) still show their work in the age of AI--but it might look a little different in today's classroom.

Education helps develop our cognitive muscles. Letting AI do it for us is not the answer, but could AI be a thought partner to help build this skill?…

Innovation Insights

Finding the Middle Ground

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Nancy Frey and Doug Fisher know their way around an education acronym. Both professors at San Diego State University and ... Read more

Innovation in Education

Remote Learning Strategies: Beyond the Pandemic

May 14, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

This month’s episode explores how remote and digital learning has evolved beyond emergency pandemic measures into strategic, purpose-driven educational approaches. ... Read more

Kenneth C. Griffin Donates $2 Million to Nonprofit Achieve Miami’s Teacher Accelerator Program to Strengthen South Florida’s Teacher Pipeline

May 8, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Miami – Achieve Miami, a nonprofit dedicated to equalizing educational opportunities for students throughout Miami-Dade County, has received $2.4 million ... Read more

Innovation Insights

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

SkillsUSA competitions give students hands-on experience with career skills

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 by Graham Celine, Intelitek

SkillsUSA students develop career skills and outperform peers not enrolled in a CTE student organization in seven essential areas.

The most effective way for students to learn career-ready skills in fields such as advanced manufacturing and robotics is by applying these skills in the context of authentic…

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…

Teaching Trends

Opportunities in failing: Why K-12 education needs more productive struggle

April 2, 2025 by Samuel M. Baule, U.S. Army & Marian University

Implementing failure in the classroom isn’t about making school harder--it’s about making learning more meaningful via productive struggle.

Throughout my education, I have always been frustrated by busy work--the kind of homework that felt like an obligatory exercise rather than a meaningful learning experience.

Innovation Insights

A win for jocks both on the field and online

March 25, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Coaches are trusted adults students can go to for advice and guidance if they are experiencing mental health issues outside of youth sports.

For student-athletes balancing elite sports training and academics, the road to college can be overwhelming. A new partnership between IMG ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

8 questions every student should ask before choosing a college

March 20, 2025 by Michael N. Yates, CSAEd, CSAEd-HRL, CSAEd-SC, Canisius University

College choice is about more than just academics--it’s about finding a place where students can grow, succeed, and feel at home.

With College Decision Day approaching, students are bombarded with information--rankings, brochures, campus tours, and advice from every direction.

Innovation Insights

Libraries Offer Free Tutoring as Schools Cut Back Services

February 26, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

As schools navigate budget constraints and tutoring programs are reduced, families are seeking reliable academic support for their students. With ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

Empowering students to earn college credit from high school classrooms

February 18, 2025 by Allison Collier, Collierville High School

Students need clarity on their postsecondary pathways

When I discovered Modern States, a philanthropic organization offering free online courses that give any student the chance to learn college-level content, I knew it could be transformative…

Innovative Teaching

In Wyoming, enhancing AI-human collaboration in IEP development

February 13, 2025 by Ling Zhang, Ph.D., University of Wyoming

A new AI tool can reduce excessive workloads for special education and enhance IEP quality for students with disabilities.

The University of Wyoming is utilizing its new CoIEP initiative--a multi-agent system powered by large language models (LLMs)--to significantly enhance artificial intelligence and human collaboration in addressing challenges…

Vernier Science Education Launches Go Direct® Soil Moisture Sensor for High School and College-Level Science

January 21, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education recently launched the Go Direct ® Soil Moisture Sensor to help high school and ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

The FAFSA is finally easier–but that’s still not enough

January 17, 2025 by Betheny Gross, PhD, WGU Labs

As higher education enrollment continues to decline, the need for bold action around accessible financial aid and the FAFSA grows.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has long been the starting line for millions of students on the path to higher education. For decades, it’s also…

AI in Education

Navigation and guidance in the age of AI: 5 trends to watch

January 14, 2025 by Laura Ascione

In terms of navigation and guidance, how will students access support and information in the age of AI--will human connection grow or shrink?

With the right tools and market conditions, AI could enable more schools to offer high-end, high-touch supports to students, assert Julia Freeland Fisher and Anna Arsenault of the…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

In an alarming trend, teacher diversity is slowing

January 13, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

A report outlines a decline in teacher diversity and offers a new tool to give education leaders data needed to increase teacher diversity.

A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) reveals a troubling trend: Nationally, the diversity of the teacher workforce is growing at a slower pace…

MMI Preparatory School Partners with Lackawanna College to Launch Pre-College Credit Program

December 3, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

SCRANTON, PA – MMI Preparatory School, located in Freeland near Hazleton, has approved a pre-college agreement with Lackawanna College, enabling ... Read more

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…

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.

District Management

5 ways school districts can create successful community partnerships

November 21, 2024 by Gary Hensley, Follett Software & Tahira Stalberte, APR, Union County Public Schools

Community partnerships help schools bridge the gap between education and the workforce, while preparing students for future careers.

In many ways, schools are central to an entire community. They unite students, families, educators, and local organizations, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration.

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.

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