Topic: College & Career Readiness

Houston Takes Steps to Make Sure Students Are Ready for College or Careers

article-cropped September 17, 2024 by Judith Cruz

Houston ISDs college- and career-readiness goal will ensure that students not only graduate but do so with meaningful credentials in hand or advanced courses under their belt that show they are ready for college coursework or a career.

In Changing Labor Market, All Students Deserve Support in Navigating College and Career

newspaper September 04, 2024 by EdTrust

EdTrust, All4Ed call for new federal initiatives on Pathways Navigators

A Vision for Equitable Pathways: Enhancing Support and Innovation in College and Career Counseling

files September 04, 2024 by Rebeca Shackleford, Kristen Hengtgen, Ph.D.

Pathways help students move from P-12 to college & career more seamlessly. EdTrust & All4Ed report explains the ideal system.

College and Career Readiness District-Level Policy Scan

September 21, 2023 by EdTrust

This scan is intended to guide conversations with district board members and administration leaders to ensure their policies and practices lead to ...

Are Harris County Students Prepared for Success After High School?

files April 14, 2023 by EdTrust

What happens when a student graduates from high school but is not ready for college or a career? The…

Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) as a Means to College and Career Readiness

article-cropped November 15, 2021 by Natalie Edirmanasinghe

Imagine how schools might be different if educators co-crafted their content, policies, procedures, and expectations with the young people they teach. Critical pedagogy centers those who are experiencing a problem…

How a Student Organization Is Building a Memorial for Victims of Lynching

article-cropped November 10, 2021 by Sarah Elliott

Students have unique ambitions and perspectives that they often voice through school projects. From learning how to effectively work with others to how to prioritize and set goals, these skills…

Redefining College and Career Readiness Through Critical Design

article-cropped November 08, 2021 by Kia Allah

College and career readiness are often assessed by indicators such as test scores and grade point averages. But there are other ways to forecast and encourage student success, by centering…