College & Workforce Readiness
Education news, analysis, and opinion about preparing students for high school graduation and what happens after.
- 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.Graduation tracking isn't just about credits. Learn how to use data-driven practices to support every student's path to success.College & Workforce Readiness Infographic Students Want to Learn More About Careers. Will High Schools Step Up?Students say they want more career education, and EdWeek Research Center survey data show schools are emphasizing it more.College & Workforce Readiness How Should High School Change? These Districts May Have the AnswerBy supporting learning that takes place outside the classroom, districts—and states—are starting to rethink an age-old institution.College & Workforce Readiness Interactive How Do Today’s High Schoolers Fare As They Enter Adulthood? View the DataAs graduation rates begin to stabilize, data show some hopeful signs for young people. But experts warn of a disconnect between high school, college, and careers.College & Workforce Readiness Students at This High School Do Internships. It's a Game ChangerA superintendent challenged his high school to get half of seniors engaged in learning outside the building. Students responded.College & Workforce Readiness Series The High School HandoffA new series examines how high school is evolving to reflect changing pathways to degrees, credentials, and the workforce.College & Workforce Readiness As Students Sought FAFSA Help, 4 Million Calls Went UnansweredA new probe from Congress' investigative arm details what led to the failed rollout of a new federal financial aid form.College & Workforce Readiness The Common App Used to Be Primarily for Private Colleges. That’s ChangedEducators advising students in college applications should know that the Common App has expanded its membership beyond private schools.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.The Student Government Association’s Academic Affairs Committee (SGA) worked with faculty and the Office of the Provost to include American Sign Language (ASL) as part of the College’s foreign language requirement starting in spring 2024.College & Workforce Readiness Here's What Happened with AP African American Studies in GeorgiaState law allows for exemptions from "divisive concepts" rules for AP and similar advanced coursework.College & Workforce Readiness 'Just Try It Out': What's Behind a Shift Away From 4-Year CollegeSome high school students choose options other than college. Here's what recent graduates are saying.College & Workforce Readiness Why Most AP Exams Are Going Digital This MayCheating efforts prompted the College Board to fast-track their plan to go digital on AP exams.College & Workforce Readiness What the Pool of College Applicants Looked Like After Affirmative Action BanQuestions remain for future research on the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on race-based admissions.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.Explore the findings and insights in the exclusive Battelle for Kids Future of Portrait of a Graduate report and see how you can leverage them.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.Hear from three K-12 leaders for insights into their school’s Portrait of a Graduate and learn how to create your own.