College & Workforce Readiness
Education news, analysis, and opinion about preparing students for high school graduation and what happens after.
Special Report
Literacy for the Workplace
The modern workplace is evolving and employers say that students need different kinds of literacy skills in order to thrive in it. Will English classes change in response?
Special Report
Schools and the Future of Work
What skills do students need to succeed in the workplace of the future? Education Week begins answering that question in this special report.
Special Report
High School Redesign
Over the years, Diplomas Count鈥攊n addition to its annual graduation-rate analysis鈥攈as highlighted issues critical to the goal of ensuring that all students get an equal opportunity to earn a high school diploma.
- College & Workforce Readiness Webinar How High Schools Can Prepare Students for College and CareerExplore how schools are reimagining high school with hands-on learning that prepares students for both college and career success.
College & Workforce Readiness Schools Are Working to Show Boys That the Helping Professions Aren't 'Girly'Experts say boys don't get support to enter traditionally female careers.
College & Workforce Readiness Superintendents Develop New Strategies to Meet Evolving Workforce NeedsThe Public Education Promise aims to help districts align their work with the needs of their communities.College & Workforce Readiness Whitepaper The Triple Promise of CTE: College, Career, and Life PreparationSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.CTE delivers on the triple promise of college, career, and life readiness鈥攔aising graduation rates to nearly 90% and preparing students w...College & Workforce Readiness Spotlight Spotlight on Real-World, Industry Focused LearningThis Spotlight will provide insights on real-world industry focused learning that can help prepare students for the workforce.
College & Workforce Readiness Trump Admin. Wants to Scale Back Data Collection on Career Technical ProgramsThe Trump administration wants to roll back Biden-era efforts to collect more information on states' CTE programs.College & Workforce Readiness Whitepaper Closing the Gap in Advanced Course AccessSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.While 89% of students aspire to attend college, only 39% enroll in advanced courses. The series explores barriers driving this divide and...College & Workforce Readiness Webinar From Classrooms to Careers: How Schools and Districts Can Prepare Students for a Changing WorkforceSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Learn how Alton High redesigned CTE pathways to align with academics, student interests, and workforce needs.College & Workforce Readiness Webinar How Are We Preparing Students for Evolving Career Paths?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.Are you preparing students with the right skills? Join our webinar to learn how to foster adaptability & future-proof their careers.
College & Workforce Readiness Interactive The Changing Face of College Applications, By the NumbersNew first-time college applicant data from the Common App found a growing number of students sending in test scores in their applications.College & Workforce Readiness Spotlight Spotlight on Empowering Students For College and the WorkforceThis Spotlight will help you discover approaches schools throughout the country use to expose students to career and technical pathways.
College & Workforce Readiness Professional Learning Guide Your Guide to College & Workforce ReadinessUse this professional learning guide to help prepare students for higher-ed and future careers.
College & Workforce Readiness Families Can Now Use College-Savings Plans for More ServicesFamilies can now use 529 plans to pay for a broader array of K-12 expenses and career-prep programs.
College & Workforce Readiness How One School Turned Career Training Into a Turnaround StrategyThis high school was once slated for state takeover. Career pathways helped turn it around.
College & Workforce Readiness These High School Graduates Earned a Diploma鈥攁nd a $74,000 Teaching ContractThis district's 'grow-your-own' program includes an extra incentive: a generous starting salary for graduates who come back to teach.
