College & Workforce Readiness
Education news, analysis, and opinion about preparing students for high school graduation and what happens after.
College & Workforce Readiness These Students Are the Hardest for Schools to Track After GraduationState education chiefs are working with the Pentagon to make students' enlistment data more accessible for schools.
College & Workforce Readiness As Biden Prepares to Leave Office, He Touts His 'Classroom to Career' WorkAt a White House event, the president and first lady highlighted their workforce-development efforts.
College & Workforce Readiness Can the AP Model Work for CTE? How the College Board Is Embracing Career PrepThe organization known for AP courses and the SAT is getting more involved in helping students explore potential careers.
College & Workforce Readiness The Way Schools Offer CTE Classes Is About to Change. Here's HowThe revision could lead to significant shifts in the types of jobs schools highlight, and the courses students are able to take.
College & Workforce Readiness Even in Academic Classes, Schools Focus on Building Students' Workforce SkillsSchools work on meeting academic standards. What happens when they focus on different sets of skills?
College & Workforce Readiness Preparing for the Workforce Can Start as Early as 1st Grade. What It Looks LikePreparing students for college and career success starts well before high school—and it doesn’t only involve occupation-specific training.
College & Workforce Readiness What the Research Says How Well Do Dual-Credit Students Do in College? A Look in ChartsNew data show some students get more access—and more leverage—from taking postsecondary classes in high school.College & Workforce Readiness Webinar Aligning Graduation Tracking with an MTSS FrameworkSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Graduation tracking isn't just about credits. Learn how to use data-driven practices to support every student's path to success.
College & Workforce Readiness Infographic Students Want to Learn More About Careers. Will High Schools Step Up?Students say they want more career education, and EdWeek Research Center survey data show schools are emphasizing it more.
College & Workforce Readiness How Should High School Change? These Districts May Have the AnswerBy supporting learning that takes place outside the classroom, districts—and states—are starting to rethink an age-old institution.
College & Workforce Readiness Interactive How Do Today’s High Schoolers Fare As They Enter Adulthood? View the DataAs graduation rates begin to stabilize, data show some hopeful signs for young people. But experts warn of a disconnect between high school, college, and careers.
College & Workforce Readiness Series The High School HandoffA new series examines how high school is evolving to reflect changing pathways to degrees, credentials, and the workforce.
College & Workforce Readiness Students at This High School Do Internships. It's a Game ChangerA superintendent challenged his high school to get half of seniors engaged in learning outside the building. Students responded.
College & Workforce Readiness As Students Sought FAFSA Help, 4 Million Calls Went UnansweredA new probe from Congress' investigative arm details what led to the failed rollout of a new federal financial aid form.
College & Workforce Readiness The Common App Used to Be Primarily for Private Colleges. That’s ChangedEducators advising students in college applications should know that the Common App has expanded its membership beyond private schools.
