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
Exploring Implications for State Policy in Competency-Based Education
This webinar highlighted current efforts across the country to built an education systems based on a competency-based education approach as opposed to seat-tim…
The AVID College Readiness System (ACRS): A Discussion of Comprehensive Strategies for Student Success and School Transformation
This forum provided a close look at the AVID College Readiness System and its implication across K-12 and higher education institutions.
College Match Matters
This forum provided an overview of the research conducted by MDRC on the promising College Match Program in Chicago Public Schools.
The Use of Individualized Learning Plans to Help Students to be College and Career Ready
This webinar focused on the use of Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) across the country.