College and Career Transitions

The latest news about college and career transitions, including articles, Commentaries, and special features.

From left, Julia Mach, Arianna Roldan, and Kaeleigh Willming demonstrate medical care during a class.
—Philip Scott Andrews for Education Week

New High School Pathways Emerging

Some states are trying to provide meaningful, rigorous, and flexible academic and career options for their students. (April 23, 2013)

Spotlight on College Readiness and Access

Examine the digital divide in college admissions, see how districts instill higher education ambitions with early outreach, and prepare students for the academic and financial demands of college.

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Improving Student Engagement Through Early Career Mapping
In this Education Week webinar, our guests examined the challenges and benefits of mapping student learning paths.

Chat Transcript

What States and Nonprofits Are Doing to Encourage Early High School Graduation
To save money and encourage hard work, states and nonprofits are offering incentives for early high school graduation.

The Senior Slump: Strategies to Keep Students Motivated
In this online chat, our guests provided tips on how to keep students engaged. They range from college-level course offerings to independent study.

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A long-planned move to tougher high school graduation requirements is proving to be a challenge in Los Angeles.
June 12, 2012 - Education Week
The new initiative, which blends academic and practical skills, is aimed at providing access to a more-diverse student population.
June 12, 2012 - Education Week
Attempts a decade ago to engage students in their senior year largely fizzled, but some states and districts have adopted innovative strategies.
June 11, 2012 - Education Week
June 11, 2012 - Education Week
The nation needs a multipronged approach to preparing high school students for college, Wendy Puriefoy writes.
June 11, 2012 - Education Week
Whether it's a job in a restaurant or a costly overseas excursion, summer experiences can help students get into the colleges of their choice.
June 5, 2012 - Education Week
When it comes to educating Latino students, the nation's fourth-largest school system has a long track record.
June 1, 2012 - Education Week
A cultural emphasis on loyalty to family leads some Latinas to pass on college or only pick schools close to home.
June 1, 2012 - Education Week
But some K-12 schools, colleges, and nonprofits are helping Hispanic students make the leap from high school to higher education.
June 1, 2012 - Education Week
By 2020, one in every four U.S. schoolchildren will be Latino; their success is key to the nation's economic prosperity.
June 1, 2012 - Education Week

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