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College and career readiness

How a Texas superintendent is defending a dress code that bans dresses

Ban on hoodies and dresses is meant to prepare K-12 students for the workplace by teaching them to dress professionally, according to a video created by Forney ISD.

Why 14 states now require high schoolers to learn a lot more about money

High school students are worried about their financial futures. That’s likely because many don’t think they know much about personal finance.

3 superintendents to watch: These leaders are steering students toward bright futures

Six months after the Neenah Joint School District’s proposed property tax increase referendum failed, Superintendent Mary Pfeiffer went back to the public with “a better plan.”

3 superintendents to watch: How they’re ensuring education is student-centered

Increasing the capacity of its school leaders, expanding academic programming and nurturing positive school climates have been driving forces behind the improvements in three districts.

How smaller schools are paving unique pathways to student success

Small school districts are using dual language and raising students’ aspirations as two strategies to better prepare graduates for college and careers.

State of the education market: Are schools giving educators what they want?

Annual report gauges the use and availability of teaching materials that are aligned to college and career-ready standards, and how lessons are being modified or supplemented.
Wed May 25th, 2022

Why school districts need to start measuring college and career readiness now

Districts can do better to ensure their students are effectively prepared for college and careers by administering readiness feedback surveys as early as middle school. 
Mon May 23rd, 2022

These 13 Lighthouse school districts are modeling innovation for the future

K-12 leaders have been eager to learn more about the college-career-life readiness indicators that let Coxsackie-Athens Central School District students track their growth.

Tue May 17th, 2022

3 principals to watch: They have high expectations for staff and students

'As long as students feel connected, they will help to shape the culture in a school in a good way,' principal says
Fri May 13th, 2022

Impact of Creativity on Career & College Readiness

Key research from Civitas Learning and district outcomes in Idaho, Utah and New Mexico have demonstrated what we have long held true: creativity and digital literacy are key to empowering […]
Tue May 10th, 2022

Best high school rankings: These are the top 3 in each state

The top public high schools, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report, span all regions of the country, from Virginia to Florida to Texas to Washington.

Thu Apr 28th, 2022