Indiana legislators and education officials are rallying behind a move to “transform” the state’s high schools by making career skills a major focus through more internships, apprenticeships and a drive to earn career credentials before graduating.
Repeatedly citing research from Georgetown University showing almost all new jobs require more than a high school diploma, the state legislature ordered Indianapolis education officials to rethink the mission of high schools.
Current graduation requirements will be thrown out next year and new ones calling for more career preparation will take their place.
