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.
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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 Transportation Is a Challenge for CTE Programs. How Districts Are Solving ItOne district found innovative ways around this barrier.
College & Workforce Readiness Why Schools, Colleges, and Employers Aren't Connected on Career-Technical EducationToo much data on education and the labor market exist in silos, a new report finds.
College & Workforce Readiness How Can Schools Connect Students to Careers? A New Compact Has a Plan—and MoneyThe compact comes at time of rising uncertainty for young workers due to AI.College & Workforce Readiness Whitepaper Why Career Exploration Should Start in Middle SchoolSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Discover practical ways to spark career exploration early, connect students’ interests to future pathways, and build skills that prepare ...
College & Workforce Readiness The Case for Expanding Access to Advanced Courses Before High SchoolAcademic acceleration for 11th and 12th graders had little effect on college course choices.
College & Workforce Readiness Q&A Why 'Portrait of a Graduate' Initiatives Struggle to Transform InstructionResearchers examined how 15 districts are working to build "portrait of a graduate" expectations.
College & Workforce Readiness Is There a Counseling Gap for Non-College-Going Students?And many high schoolers say they don't complete the work-based learning they want to experience.
College & Workforce Readiness The Job Market Is Changing. Report Makes the Case for Career LiteracyCareer literacy is strongly linked to positive workforce outcomes, concludes a new report.
College & Workforce Readiness Students Who Fail Dual-Enrollment Classes Still Benefit, a New Study SaysThe study looked into dual-enrollment failures and participating students' eventual college enrollment.
College & Workforce Readiness Can Social Media Influencers Hook Teens on the Skilled Trades?Skilled trades jobs are in demand. Young skilled trades pros/influencers pique teens' interest.College & Workforce Readiness Whitepaper Your CTE Pathways Are Strong. These AP Courses Can Make Them Stronger.SponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.See how the skills taught in AP Career Kickstart courses connect students to in-demand jobs in high-growth fields projected to add 2M+ op...
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.
