College & Workforce Readiness
Education news, analysis, and opinion about preparing students for high school graduation and what happens after.
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion I'm a First-Generation American. Here's What Helped Me Make It to CollegeA college junior shares three ways to help immigrant and first-generation students succeed in education.
College & Workforce Readiness Documentary A Year InterruptedWhen COVID-19 closed schools for millions of students, Education Week documented two seniors as they faced an uncertain future.College & Workforce Readiness Webinar Empowering Students to Take Charge of the College Process in the Midst of DisruptionsSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Many schools have started the school year with a virtual or hybrid learning environment. How has this change in environment impacted the way educators are approaching work with students? In this interactive panel, hear fromCollege & Workforce Readiness Collection Where Are They Now? COVID-19 and the Class of 2020A worsening economy, a surging pandemic, and school disruptions create new hurdles on the road to college.
College & Workforce Readiness COVID-19's Disproportionate Toll on Class of 2020 GraduatesThe pandemic hit college-bound members of the class of 2020 from low-income homes much harder than it did their better-off peers, our survey found.College & Workforce Readiness Download Steps to Keep College-Bound Students on TrackThis downloadable guide highlights strategies schools can use to help support students from low-income families on their path to graduation.
College & Workforce Readiness Conflicting Messages Exacerbate Student Detours on the Road to CollegeAmid the many disruptions of the COVID-19 era, it’s more important than ever for educators to be consistent about the admissions requirements—and the costs—of college.
College & Workforce Readiness Coping With Disruption at School and at HomeA 2020 high school graduate struggles to continue her education despite a disrupted senior year, a move to a new home, and spotty internet access.
College & Workforce Readiness Weighing College in a Pandemic: Opening Decision Letters Alone in the DarkA sense of isolation characterized the college decision-making process this year for a Houston high school valedictorian.College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Straight Up Conversation: The Guy Who's Teaching Professors to TeachI recently chatted with ACUE president Jonathan Gyurko about his organization's efforts to teach professors to be excellent educators, not just subject-matter experts.College & Workforce Readiness Video ‘They Make Those Caps and Gowns Look Amazing’A traditional graduation upended by the coronavirus. Three alternative ideas shot down. And then a plan.College & Workforce Readiness Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Career and Technical Education?Quiz yourself: How are students being prepared for the world of work and how will the changing job market affect future graduates?
College & Workforce Readiness What Soldiers, Doctors, and Professors Can Teach Us About Artificial Intelligence During COVID-19Sectors of our economy such as the military, health care, and higher education are much further along than the K-12 system in using artificial intelligence.
College & Workforce Readiness Five Ideas for a Pandemic-Proof GraduationFrom holograms to boat parades, school districts are thinking out of the box when it comes to staging high school commencement ceremonies during the coronavirus crisis.
College & Workforce Readiness Photos Parades, Toilet Paper Diplomas and Lawn Signs: Images of Graduation for the Class of 2020Graduation looks different this year. Here’s a look at how some schools across the United States have celebrated.
