College & Workforce Readiness
Education news, analysis, and opinion about preparing students for high school graduation and what happens after.
- College & Workforce Readiness Opinion To Help Students, One Company Has Unlocked $100 Million a Year in College AidA peer-based mentoring organization encourages high school seniors to apply to college and helps them receive financial aid.College & Workforce Readiness Here's What College Board Research Says About How Many AP Classes Students Should TakeThe College Board looked into what the number of APs students take, and how well they do, says about their college outcomes.College & Workforce Readiness How Many AP Classes Are Enough? What Researchers (and College Hopefuls) SayFor years students and families have grappled with how many AP classes to take for college. New research sheds some light on an answer.College & Workforce Readiness How to Help Students Avoid 'Random Acts of Dual Credit'Some schools and colleges are working to ensure their dual-credit offerings count toward a degree.College & Workforce Readiness This High School Used to Leave Seniors' Career Planning to Chance. Not AnymoreStudents graduate from Sheboygan South High School knowing what's next and how to get there.College & Workforce Readiness The SAT Is Making a Comeback. Here's a Look at the Numbers and What They Tell UsMore colleges have made the test optional, but students are still taking the SAT in droves.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.Answer 7 questions about workforce readiness.College & Workforce Readiness Q&A The FAFSA Process Is Changing. Here's What You Need to KnowA college financial aid expert explains the newly designed FAFSA form, and why it's late this year.College & Workforce Readiness Spotlight Spotlight on Career Readiness for STEMThis Spotlight will help you identify the math skills students need for high-demand careers, spark student interest in STEM, and more.College & Workforce Readiness What the Research Says ACT: Only 1 in 5 High School Graduates in 2023 Fully Prepared for CollegeMore than 40 percent of new high school graduates did not meet any of ACT's college-readiness benchmarks.College & Workforce Readiness What the Research Says Dual-Credit Programs Are Growing, But Do They Reach the Students Who Need Them Most?A new report has recommendations on how schools and colleges can make dual-credit programs more equitable.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.Preparing to go to college is an exciting time in your students’ lives, but it can also be hectic and stressful. College Rover can help.College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Is It Time to Ditch the Carnegie Unit?The measure's fixation on seat time may have stifled K–12 innovation. Will abandoning it lead to improved learning or lower standards?College & Workforce Readiness Spotlight Spotlight on Career Readiness & TechnologyThis Spotlight will help you learn about workforce readiness after-school programs, the benefits of virtual work-based learning, and more.College & Workforce Readiness What's Next for AP? 4 Takeaways From a College Board OfficialIn a recent interview with Education Week, the head of the Advanced Placement program discussed a variety of priorities and principles.