Career Readiness

CTE for All: How One School Board Builds Future-Ready Students

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Discover how CPSB uses partnerships and high-quality digital resources to build equitable, future-ready CTE pathways for every student.

Climb: A New Framework for Career Readiness in the Age of AI

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Discover practical strategies to redefine career readiness in K–12 and move beyond credentials to develop true capability and character.

What Happens to Students Who Join the Military? A New Effort Aims to Find Out

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:08:14 GMT

A pilot will allow states to use Pentagon data to track students from the classroom to the military.

How Top Principals Are Improving Schools Across the Country

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:02:22 GMT

Principals must empower student and teacher voices.

Bold Changes Needed to Prepare Students for AI-Fueled Disruption, Commission Says

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:46:07 GMT

A commission calls for a unified federal strategy to address rapidly changing workforce needs.

Building for the Future: Igniting Middle Schoolers’ Interest in Skilled Trades & Future-Ready Skills

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Ignite middle schoolers’ interest in skilled trades with hands-on learning and real-world projects that build future-ready skills.

What SEL Skills Do High School Graduates Need Most? Report Lists Top Picks

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:25:13 GMT

A review of "portrait of a graduate" documents from hundreds of districts identified key skills.

The Trump Admin. Says It Supports Career-Tech. Ed. It Canceled CTE Grants Anyway

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:13:01 GMT

Nineteen projects—many in rural areas—lost funding that was helping students prepare for college and careers.

Nonprofit Launches New Career-Readiness Effort, Looks Beyond the 'Linear Path'

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:42:09 GMT

Digital Promise has launched an initiative to help create career pathways for students.

In These Districts, Students Get an English Credit for On-the-Job Internships

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:38:16 GMT

Districts must get creative about addressing barriers to student internships, leaders said.

A Seat at the Table: AI Could Be Your Thought Partner

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT

How can ��Ķ��vlog prepare young people for an AI-powered workplace? Join our discussion on using AI as a cognitive companion.

Schools Must Prepare for Jobs of the Future, Superintendents Say

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:18:26 GMT

How to set up students for success in local workforces is top of mind among superintendents.

A Superintendent’s Vision Turned an Oil Site Into a Career Launchpad

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT

A Houston-area superintendent turned a bankrupt industrial site into a CTE powerhouse and revenue source for her district.

One Superintendent on How CTE Prepares Students for Tomorrow’s Jobs

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT

A Texas superintendent shares how her district has tackled common problems in growing career and technical education programs.

What the Best Career and Technical Programs Have in Common

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:17:54 GMT

CTE programs must be rigorous and aligned with economic needs and technological developments.

Rising Demand for Career Education Prompts College Board to Expand Its Footprint

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:43:03 GMT

The organization is investing in the teacher pipeline for career and technical education.

A Major Democratic Group Thinks This Education Policy Is a Winning Issue

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:01:00 GMT

An agenda from center-left Democrats could foreshadow how they discuss education on the campaign trail.

Smarter Tools, Stronger Outcomes: Empowering CTE Educators With Future-Ready Solutions

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Open doors to meaningful, hands-on careers with research-backed insights, ideas, and examples of successful CTE programs.

Six Ways High Schools Are Connecting Classrooms to Careers

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:26:41 GMT

Two ��Ķ��vlog share tips on how to create meaningful real-world learning experiences for teenagers.

Do Schools Put College Prep and CTE on Equal Footing? We Asked Educators

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:58:17 GMT

About a third of ��Ķ��vlog say college prep and CTE get equal treatment in their districts.

We Asked Executives What Skills Young Workers Are Missing. Here's What They Said

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:37:33 GMT

Students need to learn how to solve problems, manage conflict, and be more curious.

Give Students Meaningful, Work-Oriented Learning, U.S. Executives Say

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:36:52 GMT

A mix of in-school and workplace learning will help students prepare for a fast-changing world.

In 'Silicon Desert,' a School Prepares Students to Join the Semiconductor Boom

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:33:57 GMT

An Arizona school district is drawing on higher ed and industry to build a CTE program in a growing high-tech field.

How High Schools Can Prepare Students for College and Career

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Explore how schools are reimagining high school with hands-on learning that prepares students for both college and career success.

Can School Counselors Support the Push Toward More Career Pathways?

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:34:30 GMT

More districts are emphasizing career readiness, but are counselors keeping up with the shift?