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Beyond a Pathway to College
Every year, I tell my students at Tift County High School in Tifton, GA, that not everyone is going to go to college, and that is OK. About 80% of my graduating seniors will enroll in some type of higher education, but not all of them will complete a degree program.
College Experience: Insights from Alumni Leaders
Leading for College and Career Access
One of the most difficult tasks as a leader is guiding a school through a change that requires involvement from everyone, yet no one feels is their primary responsibility. In our experience, college and career access is one of these issues. While postsecondary preparation is embedded in many high schools’ mission statements, no one apart from school counselors has it listed in their official job description. Yet providing all students with the information and individualized support they need to find and pursue a postsecondary path is something that requires a full-school effort.
Recent Blogs for College and Career Readiness
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 labor market.
Embarking on the journey from high school to a fulfilling career is pivotal in every young adult’s life. As school leaders, you are vital in equipping students with tools and resources to navigate this transition successfully.
Today’s students face unprecedented levels of technological change, mental health concerns, and record low college admissions rates—among other things—that have made today’s educational environment vastly different from the one their parents grew up in.
I was a first-generation college student. I was also a teacher, principal, and assistant superintendent. In both my personal and professional lives, I’ve seen how inequitable access to academic resources and opportunities can create gaps for students.
It’s not exactly common to see students walking down the halls of a school carrying axes and chainsaws. But not every school has a forestry program like we do here at Waldport Middle and High School in Waldport, OR.
Recent Principal Leadership Articles for College and Career Readiness
Meeting Your Need for Peer-to-Peer Learning
For educators, September is a transformational time of year. It’s when we act on our core belief that every student brings something special to the mix in our classrooms and schools.
Graduating Life Ready
Far too many students leave high school unprepared to navigate one of life’s most critical challenges: managing finances. I firmly believe that preparing students for life is a fundamental aspect of education.
Including Internships
The state of Indiana has emerged as a national leader in redesigning high school diplomas to personalize student learning while offering more flexibility for career-based experiences.
Teacher Prep in High School
There are 168 schools that have an International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-Related Programme (CP) in the United States, and five of them are in Wisconsin. Reagan High School in Milwaukee, where I’m an assistant principal, is the only school in the state to offer an education pathway for students as part of this program.
Roundtable: Navigating the Transition to College and Career
When it comes to life right after high school, students can choose from several paths that lead to success—not just one. To learn how school leaders are helping students find the college or career path that works best for them, Principal Leadership contacted…
Beyond a Pathway to College
Every year, I tell my students at Tift County High School in Tifton, GA, that not everyone is going to go to college, and that is OK. About 80% of my graduating seniors will enroll in some type of higher education, but not all of them will complete a degree program.
Career Preparation in the Classroom
In Gabriel Golba’s manufacturing classes at Bosse High School in Evansville, IN, students explore robotics, hydraulics, industrial design, and reading blueprints. It’s not so different from many career and technical education programs around the country.
Leading for College and Career Access
One of the most difficult tasks as a leader is guiding a school through a change that requires involvement from everyone, yet no one feels is their primary responsibility. In our experience, college and career access is one of these issues.
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College Experience: Insights from Alumni Leaders