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Career exploration introduced early in a student’s academic career can improve career aspirations and long-term planning—a core belief behind P2C’s innovative curriculum.
The findings indicate that when career examples are embedded within core content, career exploration becomes a pervasive part of the student experience. Increased self-awareness and career awareness foster purpose and meaning, which in turn strengthen students’ self-direction and hope for the future.
The report also suggests that early career and skill development supports more cohesive curricula aligned with students’ postsecondary and career plans.
The findings indicate that when career examples are embedded within core content, career exploration becomes a pervasive part of the student experience. Increased self-awareness and career awareness foster purpose and meaning, which in turn strengthen students’ self-direction and hope for the future.
The report also suggests that early career and skill development supports more cohesive curricula aligned with students’ postsecondary and career plans.
Compares digital tools vs. worksheets for elementary math instruction; students using interactive platforms improved ~24% vs ~8% with traditional methods
Examines research on P2C’s career-connected math and career exploration initiatives, revealing program impact on student outcomes
Highlights how career-connected learning pathways engage students and strengthen outcomes through school-community partnerships
Examines how Colorado schools use career-connected learning and community partnerships to engage students and expand career pathways
Finds that Early College High Schools boost students’ chances of earning STEM bachelor’s degrees, based on research from North Carolina
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Career exploration introduced early in a student’s academic career can improve career aspirations and long-term planning—a core belief behind P2C’s innovative curriculum.
The findings indicate that when career examples are embedded within core content, career exploration becomes a pervasive part of the student experience. Increased self-awareness and career awareness foster purpose and meaning, which in turn strengthen students’ self-direction and hope for the future.
The report also suggests that early career and skill development supports more cohesive curricula aligned with students’ postsecondary and career plans.
The findings indicate that when career examples are embedded within core content, career exploration becomes a pervasive part of the student experience. Increased self-awareness and career awareness foster purpose and meaning, which in turn strengthen students’ self-direction and hope for the future.
The report also suggests that early career and skill development supports more cohesive curricula aligned with students’ postsecondary and career plans.
Reviews evidence that middle school career exploration improves student awareness of interests, aligns aspirations with education, and supports early career planning
Reviews middle school career interventions, finding structured programs improve career awareness, decision-making, and self-efficacy, with school counselors playing a key role
Analyzes how just 2–5 hours of EdTech log data from math games and tutoring systems can help predict students’ end-of-year test performance
Compares digital tools vs. worksheets for elementary math instruction; students using interactive platforms improved ~24% vs ~8% with traditional methods
Shows that perceived high-quality tech integration predicts better behavioral engagement and stronger digital competencies among upper-secondary students
Examines research on P2C’s career-connected math and career exploration initiatives, revealing program impact on student outcomes
Distills insights from a major study of summer school programs across eight U.S. districts serving over 400,000 students into a clear, actionable summary