College & Workforce Readiness
Education news, analysis, and opinion about preparing students for high school graduation and what happens after.
College & Workforce Readiness College Readiness Shouldn't Be a Top Priority for K-12 Anymore, Survey ShowsA survey of over 1,000 American adults reveals shifting priorities around the purpose of K-12 education.
College & Workforce Readiness Q&A A College Admissions Expert Explains What Going Test-Optional Means for High School SeniorsThe movement to test-optional college admissions is helping colleges diversify their enrollments, this expert says.College & Workforce Readiness Spotlight Spotlight on Career-Readiness & Real-World SkillsThis Spotlight will help you analyze student interest for in-demand jobs, investigate the benefits of youth apprenticeships, and more.College & Workforce Readiness Whitepaper Career-Readiness Through Career-Connected PBLSponsorThis 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 paper explores the solutions that K-12 schools and districts are implementing to help students explore careers, engage in career-con...
College & Workforce Readiness What the Research Says The High School Credit-Hour: A Timeline of the Carnegie UnitThe credit-hour, often known as the Carnegie unit, has been the essential measure of American secondary and higher education for more than a century. Here's how it started.
College & Workforce Readiness The Head of the Carnegie Foundation Wants to Ditch the Carnegie Unit. Here's WhyThe group that made credit-hours the high school standard for more than 100 years says it's time for a new metric of student success.
College & Workforce Readiness Youth Apprenticeships Are Growing, But Disparities Remain. How Can Districts Help?Encouraging more diverse groups of students to try the guided career programs can make a difference.College & Workforce Readiness Webinar The School to Workforce Gap: How Are Schools Setting Students Up For Life & Lifestyle Success?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 education and business leaders on how schools are preparing students for their leap into the workforce.
College & Workforce Readiness Biden Administration Urges Schools to Expand Apprenticeships and Career LearningIn too many schools, "it's a four-year college or bust mentality," Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said.
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Searching for Common Ground: Student-Loan Forgiveness and the Cost of Higher Ed.Who is responsible for the high cost of higher education? And will the student-loan forgiveness plan solve the rising cost?
College & Workforce Readiness What the Research Says More Students in Class of 2022 Seek Financial Aid for CollegeFinancial aid applications may be an early sign of students regaining interest in higher education post-pandemic.
College & Workforce Readiness What the Research Says New Graduates' ACT Scores Hit a 30-Year LowCollege-placement test scores sank for the graduating class of 2022, even as more students retook the test.College & Workforce Readiness Webinar Supporting 21st Century Skills with a Whole-Child FocusSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.What skills do students need to succeed in the 21st century? Explore the latest strategies to best prepare students for college, career, and life.
College & Workforce Readiness What the Research Says Dual-Enrollment Programs Are Expanding. But Do They Reach the Students Who Need Them Most?The programs may be failing to reach low-income and other underserved students.
Special Report Class of 2021: Digging Out From Under COVIDGraduation rates fell in 31 states in 2021. This package explores the Class of 2021's steep climb to academic recovery.
