When Preparing Kids for Their Future, Should We Lead with the Destination?
Every educator wants their students to be prepared for the future, but the traditional approach to career readiness isn’t working. There’s a better way.
How High Schools Can Successfully Accelerate College Pathways
Common challenges exist when introducing college in high school. Here are five proven approaches that many high schools offering Accelerate ASU and ULCs have used to improve the overall experience and success of their high school learners.
Communities Develop Their Future Workforce Through NAF Academies
Education, business, and community leaders can work together to support students in visualizing and creating their future. Wall-to-wall NAF Academies collaborate with communities to develop the future workforce through work-based learning, mentorships, internships, and more.
From Designing Project-Based Learning to Designing Professional Development
Matthew Leader, a PBL-based school teacher, explains how he coaches other teachers to incorporate more projects into their own practices.
Inviting Learners into Work That Matters
We’ve found pockets of excellence in three dozen high school visits this spring and where we’ve spotted evidence of deeper learning (i.e., engagement, critical thinking, excellent public products) it’s been work that matters to the learner and their community-- it’s relevant, purposeful, and consequential work.
High Impact Startups Spotted at ASU+GSV
The ASU+GSV Summit last week was bigger and better than ever.
Empowering Educators: The Equity for Wellness Summit
Recently, Wellness for Educators hosted its first conference, the Equity for Wellness Summit, which served as a collaborative effort between organizations invested in the growth, development, and sustainability of healthy individuals who work in any capacity of education.
Closing the Opportunity Gap with Access to College-Level Courses for Every High School Learner
Every high school student in the country deserves the opportunity to try a college course in high school.
An Unexpected Pathway: How Life’s Design For Life Changed Mine
What if the purpose of school is and always has been to “create conditions conducive to life?”
Pathways With a Purpose: Supporting Students in Revealing Meaning
As we look at career pathways for students we might do more to support students to find meaningful work as data suggests young people care about having jobs that make an impact.