Apprenticeships/Internships
College & Workforce Readiness
As Biden Prepares to Leave Office, He Touts His 'Classroom to Career' Work
At a White House event, the president and first lady highlighted their workforce-development efforts.
College & Workforce Readiness
How Should High School Change? These Districts May Have the Answer
By supporting learning that takes place outside the classroom, districts—and states—are starting to rethink an age-old institution.
College & Workforce Readiness
69´«Ã½ at This High School Do Internships. It's a Game Changer
A superintendent challenged his high school to get half of seniors engaged in learning outside the building. 69´«Ã½ responded.
College & Workforce Readiness
Learning Loss May Cost 69´«Ã½ Billions in Future Earnings. How Districts Are Responding
The board that annually administers NAEP warns that recent research paints a "dire" picture of the future for America's children.
IT Infrastructure & Management
One Solution to Maintaining 1-to-1 Devices? Pay 69´«Ã½ to Repair Them
Hiring students to help with the repair process is one way school districts are ensuring the sustainability of their 1-to-1 programs.
Teacher Preparation
Need Teachers? This State Is Looking to Its High Schoolers
West Virginia supports them to take coursework early, fast-tracking them to an education degree—and, hopefully, teaching careers.
College & Workforce Readiness
The May Internship: Can It Help 69´«Ã½ Cure Senioritis?
A full-time, monthlong internship is helping seniors stay engaged at a Baltimore school.
College & Workforce Readiness
3 Big Advantages of Virtual Work-Based Learning Experiences for 69´«Ã½
Virtual work-based learning opportunities are especially helpful for students attending rural schools.
College & Workforce Readiness
Career Education Is 'for All Kids': How Work-Based Learning Can Engage 69´«Ã½
Work-based learning experiences can be a powerful way to help students envision themselves as professionals, district leaders say.
School & District Management
What Happened When a District Decided to 'Mess With High School'
Synergy at Mineola High School feels more like a tech startup than a high school. And in many ways, it is.
College & Workforce Readiness
Want to Motivate 69´«Ã½? Give Them a Meaningful Taste of the Working World
Work-based learning experiences can help students understand why the classes they are taking are relevant to their future success.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on Career-Readiness & Real-World Skills
This Spotlight will help you analyze student interest for in-demand jobs, investigate the benefits of youth apprenticeships, and more.
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
Biden Administration Urges 69´«Ã½ to Expand Apprenticeships and Career Learning
In too many schools, "it's a four-year college or bust mentality," Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said.