Category: College And Career Readiness
How we can empower students for an uncertain future
Key points: One day, something clicked for Jacob Griffin’s students. Mr. Griffin, a teacher at the NAF Academy of Engineering […]
February 9, 2026
AI may unleash the most entrepreneurial generation we’ve ever seen
Editor’s note: This piece originally ran on the Clayton Christensen Institute’s blog and is republished here with permission. Picture someone […]
January 27, 2026
The three P’s of writing a memorable college essay
Key points: As a former admissions officer and now an independent education consultant, I’ve read thousands of college essays. The […]
January 26, 2026
Measuring student global competency learning using direct peer connections
Key points: Our students are coming of age in a world that demands global competency. From economic interdependence to the […]
January 22, 2026
A new approach to driving STEM workforce readiness
Key points: STEM workforce shortages are a well-known global issue. With demand set to rise by nearly 11 percent in […]
January 7, 2026
Districts provide more career education, so students can find their passion sooner
George Mavrikis, the instructor for Clovis Unified School District’s firefighter training program, tells students about the requirement to climb a […]
December 16, 2025
Districts provide more career education, so students can find their passion sooner
George Mavrikis, the instructor for Clovis Unified School District’s firefighter training program, tells students about the requirement to climb a […]
December 16, 2025
More teens are using summer for college and career prep
Key points: The academic landscape has evolved dramatically, especially when it comes to summers. More students are embracing year-round learning […]
December 12, 2025
More, but not enough, Californians accessing free money for college, career
Baleria Contreras and Monica Cha, representatives with the state’s CalKIDS program, explained what the scholarship funds could be used for […]
May 9, 2025