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What Is “College and Career Readiness?” Does Anyone Know??

Schools aim their educational programs toward the achievement of high standardized test scores – a practice understandable from No Child Left Behind and Race To The Top requirements but not congruent with the needs of students who ultimately want jobs nor with the needs of businesses who are seeking to hire them for a 21st […]

Progress On Career Readiness Programs in High Schools!

According to a recent article in Education Week, steps are being taken by school systems around the country to inject career readiness programs into the academic curriculum. The focus is on enabling students to experience the “career world” – NOT to steer them into any particular career. The article highlights the efforts in a school […]