It is important for youth to develop, master and be exposed and/or equipped with skills that employers find valuable when entering the workforce. This includes cognitive skills, such as academic proficiencies and non-cognitive skills, such as cultural awareness.
Resources
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Navigating the Intersection of Teacher Effectiveness Policies and State Data Capacity: Nashville, TN
This study tour provided an opportunity for state policy teams to learn more about the link between teacher-student data and policies around teacher effectiven…
Dual Enrollment: A Strategy for Improving College Readiness and Success for All Students
This forum highlighted the ways that dual enrollment can be used as a strategy to promote college and career readiness for all students.
Improving the Transition from Middle Grades to High School: Promising District Initiatives in Coaching and Planning
The successful transition for students from the middle grades to high school is a critical component of their likelihood to graduate. However, this is precise…
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Baltimore, MD: Sustaining Investment in Disconnected Youth
The American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF), working with the National League of Cities’ Institute for Youth, Education, and Families (YEF Institute), planned a ser…