Skill Development refers to the mastery of academic and technical content youth need in order to develop a range of non-academic, social and emotional, and employability skills. These skills are sometimes referred to as ‘soft skills’ and are seen as essential in order for youth to be successful in college, career, and beyond.
Resources
National Career Academies Coalition Briefing on Career Academies
This briefing, sponsored by the National Career Academies Coalition and 30 national partners including the American Youth Policy Forum, presented findings from…
Using Student Surveys: Implications for State and District Policy
This webinar focused on the use of student surveys at the district and state levels.
Focus on Data-Sharing: Building Formal Connections to Local Systems to Boost Afterschool Impact
This webinar highlighted avenues for expanding collaborations between afterschool programs and a wide range community partners.
Ensuring the Equitable Distribution of Effective Teachers
This convening highlighted policies and practices that are addressing the equitable distribution of effective teachers, to ensure that students in schools with…