College & Workforce Readiness
Education news, analysis, and opinion about preparing students for high school graduation and what happens after.
College & Workforce Readiness Q&A 'Adulting 101': The High School Class Teaching Real-Life SkillsBeyond core academics, what skills should high school students master before they graduate?
College & Workforce Readiness How Can Educators Support Students Not Going to College?A bipartisan panel talks about slowing trends in college-going—and what it means for schools.
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Is It Time to Ditch the Four-Year Degree?A call for three-year degrees, micro-credentials, and closer ties between educators and employers could affect K–12 and higher education.
College & Workforce Readiness 3 Ways Leaders Develop College and Career Pathways Designed to Serve All StudentsTwo EdWeek Leaders To Learn From share how they built these systems from the ground up.
College & Workforce Readiness High School Grads Lack Clarity on Next Steps, Survey ShowsRecent high school graduates share insights on what would have changed their trajectory in a new survey.
College & Workforce Readiness Q&A How Schools and Businesses Can Work Better TogetherBusinesses and schools often don't understand each other's needs.
College & Workforce Readiness Colleges Will Give a Leg Up to Students Who Demonstrate CivilityA new program allows students to build a "civility transcript" for college through peer debates.
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion How One Organization Is Helping Grads Find JobsFor students to succeed in school and careers, we need a new playbook.
College & Workforce Readiness Q&A How This Schooling Model Puts Career Preparation FirstThe president of the National Career Academy Coalition talks about matching potential careers with local economic needs.
College & Workforce Readiness The Skill Students Need Most to Succeed in Future JobsHint: It’s not necessarily factoring polynomials.
College & Workforce Readiness Then & Now Why JD Vance’s Changing Rhetoric on Tariffs Matters for SchoolsIn a 2017 Education Week interview, Vance said education, not protectionism, is key to a strong American workforce.
College & Workforce Readiness Q&A How One Educator Is Tackling the Question, 'Why Do I Have to Learn This?'Monica Goldson, a long-time educator, is working to link learning to real-world experiences with Junior Achievement.College & Workforce Readiness Whitepaper How District Leaders Can Champion Career ReadinessSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.This guide provides a clear roadmap for administrators to implement impactful, real-world learning initiatives.
College & Workforce Readiness Video This High School Program Is Preparing Students to Be Detention OfficersFor high school students interested in fields in criminal justice, this district’s program gives them the opportunity to graduate with a job in the field.College & Workforce Readiness Spotlight Spotlight on CTE and Beyond: Expanding Opportunities for StudentsThis Spotlight will help you explore innovative approaches to CTE, real-world learning experiences, and more.
