The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) is a no-cost career exploration program available to all students in 10th grade and above. It leverages the predictive power of the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) exam, allowing students to reveal their skills and vocational strengths. Following the assessment, participating students have access to a suite of […]
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The ASVAB CEP and the Power of Career Planning
Strengthening Student Mental Health: JED and AASA Launch Innovative District Initiative
In response to the growing mental health challenges facing America’s youth, The Jed Foundation (JED) and AASA, The School Superintendents Association, have joined forces to launch an initiative supporting mental health and suicide prevention in school districts nationwide.
mental health/wellness
Student-Led Philanthropy With LLS
As educational leaders, we know one thing for sure: Our students are amazing! I am happy to say that another organization, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), knows this too. During the 2023–24 school year, a group of students at New Jersey’s Burlington City High School (BCHS) partnered with LLS’s student-led, philanthropic program, Student Visionaries […]
PAEMST Honors Teachers in Schools Like Yours
As a principal, you know better than anyone that teachers are the backbone of your school. Their commitment to serving the next generation and their dedication to going above and beyond make them pillars of the community. Now, more than ever, they deserve to be recognized for their excellence and, as a principal, you know […]
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The Power of One: How a Single AP Course Can Transform Students’ Futures
Some of the benefits of Advanced Placement® (AP)—including building skills for college and career and providing an opportunity to earn college credit and placement—are familiar to many educators.
AccessBelongingCurriculumInstruction and Assessments
Students Grapple With Weight of Achievement Pressure
In today’s K–12 educational landscape, the pressure to achieve academically has reached unprecedented levels. The relentless pursuit of academic excellence is taking a toll on students’ health, well-being, and academic performance.
Mental healthWellness
The Evolution of Assessment Methods: From Paper-Based to Digital Solutions
The evolution of assessment methods in education has been marked by a transformative journey from traditional paper-based practices to the integration of digital solutions.
Curriculum, Instruction, & AssessmentsEducation Technologyeducation technology and innovation
Digital SAT: Connecting More Students to More Opportunities
Recently, high school students across the globe began navigating a new testing experience: the digital SAT®.
Transforming Futures: How Educators Can Ignite Passion for Law and STEM Careers in Middle and High School Students
In the fast-paced global job market of today, the fields of law and STEM offer not just growth, but explosive growth opportunities. Middle and high school students are at a stage where they can explore various career options and develop a passion for subjects that align with their interests, skills, and the demands of the […]
College and Career ReadinessElevating Student VoiceMental healthPost Secondary Readinessselsocial and emotional learning (SEL)STEM
Support for High-Quality High School Psychology Courses
High school psychology is a popular course that has the potential to benefit students in numerous ways. As the scientific study of the mind and behavior, psychology engages students in the scientific process and the course covers content directly applicable to students’ lives. A high-quality psychology course can: