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Congress Eyes Major Expansion of Apprenticeship Programs
A measure moving through Congress would greatly expand apprenticeship programs for students pursuing careers in areas including computer science, green jobs, and cybersecurity.
Implementing ‘Multiple Career Pathways to Engage All Learners’
Industry-themed pathways help increase student engagement, especially in the older grades.
Ensuring That All Students Can See Themselves in STEM
Meeting professionals of color in science, technology, engineering, and math can be a game changer for high school students.
High School Students Call For More Youth Engagement in the Education Department
Students share their experience as a part of the organization’s online panel, which called on education secretary nominee Dr. Miguel Cardona to directly involve students in decision making at the U.S. Department of Education.
Career Readiness in the COVID World
COVID-19 and uprisings for racial justice have called for a thorough transformation of how we prepare students for the professional world, writes Dana Hamdan.
Don’t Blame Students for Institutional Barriers to Equitable Transfer Success
Rather than asking, “Are students transfer-ready?” we should be asking, “Is our college ready for transfers,” writes John Fink.
Covid-19 Forces Vocational Schools to Adjust
CTE educators are adapting to continue bringing high-quality technical education to students amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Has Widened the Skills Gap. But It Also Presents an Opportunity to Close It.
Industry and higher education can work together during and after the COVID-19 pandemic to better prepare young people for the workforce.
Community Colleges Playing a Larger Role in Bachelor’s Attainment
A recent survey from the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics found that community college is playing a greater role in the educational trajectories of people with bachelor's degrees.