College and career readiness

Warning: Your high school students are running out of academic recovery time

Members of the class of 2023 are facing a challenge not shared by younger students–they have less time to bounce back academically before they graduate.

How an innovative tech program opens career paths for students with visual impairments

More than 90% of the pilot program's participants said they planned to study cybersecurity in college, pursue cybersecurity credentials or go directly into the cybersecurity workforce.

Here comes fresh guidance in choosing the right testing platforms

Interim exams that support immediate instructional decisions have become a key tool for measuring unfinished learning as districts work to recover from the pandemic.

3 superintendents to watch: How they’re reframing the parameters of success

Bhavna Sharma-Lewis, who has been superintendent of Diamond Lake School District 76 since 2015, hosts a workshop called “What Happens When the School Board Falls Out of Love With You.”

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: 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.

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. 

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