The Education Week Spotlight on What Works: How District Leaders Are Redefining Student Readiness is a collection of articles hand-picked by our editors.
Preparing students for life after high school has never been more complex. As expectations shift beyond the traditional college pathway, schools are rethinking academic rigor, career and technical education, AI, and the skills students need to succeed. This collection of articles explores how schools are balancing college and career preparation, why workforce-focused learning is gaining momentum, what it takes to build career pathways that serve every student, and what emerging technologies mean for student success. Together, these stories offer a timely look at the future of college and career readiness.