Student Engagement

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Why No High School Can Afford to Skip Employability Skills

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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
Analyzes 21 studies on career readiness interventions for middle school students, focusing on theoretical frameworks, intervention structures, evaluation systems, and outcomes
Details how New Hampshire students who participate in career-connected learning experience higher engagement, motivation, and hope for their future success
Unpacks College Board data showing that students pursuing non-college pathways often lack clarity and support compared to college-bound peers
America Achieves outlines how integrating cross-sector competencies into education can better equip students for success in a rapidly changing economy.
More than half of educators say preparing students for future careers is a priority, but many schools still face resource and model shortages.
Reviews research showing how SEL skills like empathy, teamwork, and problem-solving strengthen career readiness and long-term success