Tag: career
Gen Z youth on nondegree paths feel workforce ready
Key points: Three in four high school grads say they feel ready to enter the workforce thanks to a nondegree pathway High school graduates need more information [more…]
Here’s why STEM Career Days are a great idea
Key points: STEM careers desperately need skilled workers–but the pipeline is drying up STEM Career Days do wonders in attracting students to STEM fields See related article: [more…]
Unlocking middle school potential: Exploring career education and soft skills
This episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan, is sponsored by McGraw Hill. In this special edition of Innovations in Education, Content Director Kevin Hogan [more…]
SchooLinks Honored on Inc.’s 2023 Power Partner Awards List for its Remarkable Growth and Innovative College and Career Readiness Solutions
Austin, TX, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SchooLinks, the leading college and career readiness platform, is thrilled to announce its recognition as an honoree on Inc. magazine’s prestigious 2023 [more…]
More high school grads are rejecting 4-year pathways
Key points: More than half of surveyed students say they will opt out of the traditional four-year undergraduate path This decision to pursue alternative post-secondary options hints [more…]
School leaders need to create opportunities for teachers as well as for students
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. More than a decade ago, while running a high-performing school that I loved, a [more…]
Companies go to high schools for career training
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Every now and then, Ayden Corbett has to explain to surprised homeowners what he’s [more…]
5 tips I’m excited to share with first-year teachers
Key points: Seeking support from experienced teachers goes a long way in building confidence Technology, student engagement, and balance are all key to a successful first year [more…]
Empowering educators through holistic teacher PD
Key points: Educators are stretched thin, but empowerment is key to battling burnout Empowering teachers means providing them a wide range of strategies, tools, resources, and opportunities See [more…]
SchooLinks Celebrates Second Consecutive Year on the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Austin, TX (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SchooLinks, the cutting-edge college and career readiness platform, is proud to announce its second consecutive appearance on the Inc. 5000 list. This [more…]
The case for ChatGPT as the ultimate educator’s toolkit
Key points: Today’s students will undoubtedly encounter generative AI in their careers Two higher-ed instructors have designed a guide for using generative AI in life design and [more…]
Houston ISD Chooses SchooLinks for College and Career Readiness
Houston, TX (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Houston Independent School District in Houston, TX announced their decision to switch to the modernized College and Career Readiness platform, SchooLinks, starting [more…]
How to build relationships with students
Key points: Throughout my career, I’ve held many titles. I’ve been a reading specialist, a special education teacher, and an English teacher, among others. No matter what [more…]
53 back-to-school tips and insights for a great year
It’s back-to-school season across the country, and while this is met with mixed emotions, like it or not, classroom doors are open and welcoming students. Here are [more…]
Houston Business Journal Honors Intervene K-12 CEO as One of “Most Admired” CEOs in Houston
HOUSTON — Intervene K-12, a Houston-based online tutoring platform, is proud to announce that CEO and founder Aaron McCloud was recently named one of Houston’s “Most Admired” [more…]
Certiport Names 2023 Adobe Certified Professional US National Champions
Orlando, Florida – Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners, announced the [more…]
Certiport Names 2023 Microsoft Office Specialist US National Champions
Orlando, Florida – Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners, today announced [more…]
Certiport Recognizes Washington Teacher as Educator of the Year
Salt Lake City — Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners, today [more…]
Pearson’s Connections Academy Launches New College and Career Prep Initiative
HOBOKEN – Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, announced today that Connections Academy, its K-12 online school program will expand its slate of college and career readiness [more…]
Education Leaders in Yonkers, NY, and Henderson, TN, Win Inaugural YouScience® Innovative Educator Awards
AMERICAN FORK, UTAH (PRWEB) — Two respected educators have been named the inaugural recipients of the YouScience® Innovative Educator Award, recognizing their exceptional contributions in guiding and inspiring [more…]
Advocating for student mental health starts here
Key points: It is imperative for school leaders to understand the dire need for student mental health support Partnering with a care coordination service can help bridge [more…]
