College & Workforce Readiness
College readiness, dual enrollment, career & technical education (CTE). Read about preparing students for high school graduation and beyond
Special Report
Class of 2021: Digging Out From Under COVID
Graduation rates fell in 31 states in 2021. This package explores the Class of 2021's steep climb to academic recovery.
Special Report
Equity and the Future of Work
K-12 educators need to begin tackling the challenges around equity and the future of work before career opportunity gaps grow even wider.
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The New World of Work
Students may need new and different skills—such as creativity or data know how—to thrive in the emerging economy. This special report explores what some schools are doing to meet those needs and what employers want from their new hires.
College & Workforce Readiness AI Gains Ground as a College-Search Tool for ParentsA survey of parents of high school students finds more are turning to AI for information about college choices.College & Workforce Readiness Spotlight Spotlight on What Works: How District Leaders Are Redefining Student ReadinessSee how districts are balancing college prep, career pathways, AI, and academic rigor to prepare students for success.
College & Workforce Readiness How Well Are Schools Preparing Students for an AI-Driven World? Teens Weigh InMost teens say they learn best when they can apply what they're learning to real-world situations.
College & Workforce Readiness Gates Foundation Puts Heavier Emphasis on Career Readiness. Math Is Still a PriorityThe foundation has set a broad goal to help students prepare for a rapidly evolving workforce.
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Is Career and Technical Education Stuck in the Past?Often, CTE programs can look good on paper without serving the students who could use them most.
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion There's a Lot of Talk About 'Career Readiness.' Have We Thought It Through?Just because you promote opportunities for career pathways doesn’t mean students are learning.
College & Workforce Readiness How States Are Streamlining College Admissions—and Who BenefitsDirect-admissions programs aim to streamline the college admissions process.
College & Workforce Readiness New York City Is Giving $1,000 to Kindergartners for College. Will It Work?Backers of the program say it will raise families' awareness of the need to save for postsecondary study.
College & Workforce Readiness What’s Missing in Career Education? A Case for ‘Career Identity’The "aha!" moment for students doesn't come just from career interest inventories, one teacher says.
College & Workforce Readiness Soft Skills, Big Impact: Which Ones Matter Most for Students?Online respondents to an EdWeek poll made it clear they value critical thinking and collaboration.College & Workforce Readiness Webinar The Road to Opportunity: Making CTE Accessible for AllSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.The most valuable CTE happens off campus. For too many students, transportation is the barrier that keeps opportunity out of reach.
College & Workforce Readiness Schools Are Expanding Career Ed. Are They Guiding Students to the Right Careers?Counselor shortages are a barrier keeping schools from implementing relevant and effective career prep.
College & Workforce Readiness More States Require Personal Finance. But Does It Actually Work?Personal finance education can influence behavior positively with specific strategies.College & Workforce Readiness Webinar Data-Driven and District-Ready: What EdWeek Research Tells Us About the CTE MarketDiscover how to sharpen your positioning in a fast-moving market of CTE with actionable strategies grounded in EdWeek Research Center data.College & Workforce Readiness Webinar From Coursework to Careers: Expanding Work-Based Learning and Industry Credentials in CTESponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Expand work-based learning and industry credentials in CTE to connect classroom learning with real careers and prepare students for future success.
