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Oklahoma City Public Schools celebrates a significant milestone with 47% of juniors and seniors completing post-secondary options, surpassing their target and paving the way for even greater goals by 2030!

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#OK #EducationAccess #CareerReadiness #StudentSupport #CitizenPortal
OKCPS board accepts Goal 3 monitoring report; district reports 47% of juniors and seniors completed at least one postsecondary option
Superintendent Jamie Polk told the board that 47% of 11th and 12th graders completed at least one postsecondary option in 2024'25, exceeding the district's annual target; the board voted 8'0'00 to accept the Goal 3 monitoring report and approved the consent agenda by the same margin. Polk identified credit recovery, uneven awareness, and transportation as ongoing barriers and laid out next steps.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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In 2026, the question isn’t whether students are capable. It’s whether we are willing to take shared responsibility for helping them see their potential and connect it to their future.

#EduSky #CareerReadiness #CareersAndGuidance #HighSchool
In 2026, Career Readiness Can’t Be Someone Else’s Job
Career readiness must become a shared responsibility in 2026.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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January 12, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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An Ashley High School senior turned her classroom dreams into reality by designing a house and a stainless-steel cart through hands-on industry partnerships!

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#NC #CitizenPortal #WorkforceDevelopment #CareerReadiness #NorthCarolinaEducation #IndustryPartnerships
CTE student showcases projects as district and business partners highlight workforce connections
An Ashley High School senior described designing a house and a manufactured metal cart as part of New Hanover County Schools’ CTE pathway; industry partners including Wilmington Grill and Cape Fear Home Builders Association cited advisory boards and manufacturing tours as examples of hands‑on workforce training.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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Worthington students now have an expansive array of high-school pathways, from AP courses to innovative pre-apprenticeships, designed to prepare them for both college and careers!

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#WorthingtonCitySchoolDistricts #OH #CareerReadiness #EducationPathways #WorthingtonSchools
Worthington presentation outlines high-school pathways: IB, AP expansion, dual credit, pre-apprenticeships and potential CNA program
Director of Secondary Education Emily Greenwald briefed the board on graduation requirements, in-school pathways (IB, AP, EBA, STEM), dual-credit College Credit Plus with Columbus State, alternative programs (Worthington Academy, Linworth), YouScience career assessment and expanding pre-apprenticeships including a proposed 75-hour CNA program.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:53 AM
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Experience That Opens Career Doors
Learn by doing with structured work experience that focuses on practical skills, tools, and professional growth.
#handsonlearning #workexperience #careerreadiness #skillsmatter #careerelephant #professionalgrowth
Laptop-based work setup showing hands-on professional learning
December 25, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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McCreary County's schools are seeing a dramatic split: while McCreary Central High School soars to new academic heights, the middle school struggles in the state's bottom 10%.

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#KY #AcademicGrowth #EducationReform #CareerReadiness #CitizenPortal
McCreary County reports mixed results: high school climbs in state rankings while middle school falls; district sets aggressive targets
District presenters told the board that McCreary Central High School moved into the top third of state rankings with double-digit gains in reading and math, while the middle school fell to the bottom 10% of the state; administrators outlined interventions and a target to raise the middle-school overall indicator to 64 within a year.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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The Lakota Board of Education just approved a groundbreaking 2026-27 program of studies, introducing AP World History for freshmen and a unique student officiating course that offers real-world credentials!

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#OH #AdvancedPlacement #CurriculumDevelopment #CareerReadiness
Board approves 2026–27 program of studies, adds AP and career options
Trustees approved the district’s 2026–27 program of studies, adding AP World History for freshmen, AP Music Theory and a student officiating course while shifting government to a year‑long class and adjusting freshman scheduling options.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Dayton High School is leading the charge for flexible graduation assessments, giving students the power to choose their path—whether it’s college, career, or military!

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#NV #AssessmentPathways #CareerReadiness #NevadaEducation #CitizenPortal #CivicAccountability
District endorses pitch to state for multiple paths to graduation — ACT, WorkKeys, ASVAB
Trustees unanimously agreed to back a district proposal asking state education leaders to allow multiple assessment options for high‑school graduation (ACT, ACT WorkKeys, ASVAB), and to seek broader NASB support before presenting to the State Board of Education.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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Belton ISD is raising the bar for student achievement with an ambitious plan to ensure 90% of students are pursuing college credits, industry certifications, or degrees by 2028!

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#TX #TexasSchools #EducationAccess #CareerReadiness #DualCreditExpansion #CitizenPortal
Belton ISD outlines plan with Temple College to expand dual credit, industry credentials and career pathways
Belton ISD trustees heard a progress report on advanced academics and a new partnership with Temple College aimed at removing barriers to dual credit and accelerating students toward associate degrees, industry-based certifications and AP completion. District leaders set a 2028 target and described concrete advising and staffing strategies.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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The Springfield School Committee just approved a major shift to a public lottery system for Career and Technical Education placements, ensuring fair access for all students!

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#SpringfieldCityHampdenCounty #MA #EducationReform #PublicLottery #CareerReadiness
Springfield committee adopts DESE-aligned CTE admissions lottery
The Springfield School Committee approved a revised Career and Technical Education (Chapter 74) admissions policy that shifts placement to a public random lottery and rolls the policy out districtwide for all CTE programs; the district plans outreach and new balloting software in January.
citizenportal.ai
December 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Some career centers don’t have a technology problem.

They have a definition problem.

If success = resumes approved, students lose.

If success = interview readiness, everyone wins.

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#highered #careerservices #futureofwork #studentready #edtech #careerreadiness
December 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Transylvania County Schools just secured a groundbreaking $62 million grant to revamp facilities and expand career opportunities for students!

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#NC #CareerReadiness #PublicEducation #InfrastructureInvestment #CitizenPortal #TransylvaniaCountySchools
Transylvania County Schools accepts $62 million needs-based capital grant, authorizes county-managed construction oversight
The Transylvania County Schools board voted to accept a $62,000,000 needs-based public school capital grant funded by the NC Education Lottery and authorized the county to manage construction under the existing interlocal agreement while the district retains educational design control.
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December 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Dr. Imperato's groundbreaking school-improvement plan reveals staggering student needs and innovative support strategies aimed at transforming lives and boosting graduation rates.

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#GardnerCityWorcesterCounty #MA #GardnerCity #CareerReadiness #StudentSupports #CitizenPortal
Gardner presenters outline school-improvement plan focused on high student needs and career supports
Dr. Imperato presented Gardner Academy’s school-improvement plan and district leaders described trauma-informed, restorative and career-readiness initiatives; the committee will vote on the plan at its next meeting after a month of review.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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The #CatalyzeChallenge Round 5 is launching on 1/7! Catalyze will award $4 million to early-stage innovations that help young people discover their purpose through hands-on #careerexploration and employer co-designed work-based learning.

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4pF073y

#careerreadiness #CCL #WBL
December 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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❄️ In our final PivotED of 2025, our President & CEO, Julie Lammers, reflects on the changes we've seen in youth #careerreadiness and exploration, our partnerships that we've forged and strengthened, insights from our research, and more.

Read it here! ➡️ bit.ly/3XZNGDr

#WorkBasedLearning #CCL #CTE
December 16, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Michigan's House Education Committee just passed groundbreaking bills allowing juniors to opt out of the WIN assessment while keeping it available for those pursuing apprenticeships—an important step towards educational flexibility!

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#MI #StandardizedTesting #CareerReadiness
Committee advances bills to allow students to opt out of WIN/WorkKeys while preserving test for apprenticeships
The committee adopted H‑1 substitutes and voted unanimously to report House Bill 4836 and Senate Bill 349 (H‑1) that let juniors opt out of the WIN (formerly ACT WorkKeys) assessment without threatening school funding, while directing the Department of Education to provide a waiver letter and preserve test availability for apprenticeship access.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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New national employer data shows strong confidence in higher education, especially in skills like communication, critical thinking and AI readiness.
See what employers are saying and what it means for adult learners:
www.national.edu/2025/12/11/e...

#HigherEducation #AdultLearners #CareerReadiness
December 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Danville Public Schools is revolutionizing education with expanding STEM pathways, enrolling 177 middle schoolers in hands-on programs that prepare them for real-world careers!

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#VA #STEMLearning #CitizenPortal #CareerReadiness #BusinessPartnerships #VirginiaSchools
Danville Public Schools reports growth in Innovate and Motivate STEM pathways
District leaders told the school board Nov. 13 that Innovate Academy (middle school) and the Motivate CTE program at George Washington High are enrolling students across eight career pathways; the district reported 177 middle‑school students in Innovate and said practical course caps are based on equipment and lab size.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Career centers work hard, but there's never enough time for every student who needs mock interview practice.

SpectraSeek gives students on-demand prep with real scenarios & personalized feedback, so confidence gets built, not left to chance.

#careerreadiness #aiinterviewprep #higheredinnovation
December 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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According to @discoveryed.bsky.social, #careerreadiness:

✅ Prepares students for an evolving workforce
✅ Helps learners make informed decisions about their future
✅ Allows them to connect what they're learning in school to real life

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4a1ou6I

#careerconnectedlearning #CCL #CTE
Career Readiness: What It Is and How Schools Can Prepare Students for the Future | Discovery Education Blog
Learn what career readiness means, why it’s vital for student success, and how schools can help students build the skills to thrive in college and careers.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Check out the latest CUR eNews to stay up-to-date with CUR resources, conferences, celebrations, and important deadlines.
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https://www.cur.org/cur-enews-december-7-2025/
December 8, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Job training builds skills that open doors and create lasting opportunity. 🌱
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#JobTraining #CareerReadiness
December 6, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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Denham High School is redefining high school graduation in Massachusetts with a groundbreaking framework that focuses on stronger coursework and multiple pathways to success!

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#MA #CareerReadiness #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #StudentSuccess
New Massachusetts high-school graduation framework unveiled at Denham High School
Speakers at Denham High School unveiled a three-part proposal to revise high-school graduation standards in Massachusetts, emphasizing stronger foundational coursework, multiple ways to show mastery (exams, capstones, portfolios), and supports including financial literacy and academic/career planning.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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In Virginia, Prince Edward County Public Schools has partnered with more local businesses to expand its #workbasedlearning program.

The district also plans on offering 40 #externships, 24 #internships, and new school-based enterprises for the next academic year.

➡️ bit.ly/48D3Szw

#careerreadiness
Student work based learning expanding - The Farmville Herald
Prince Edward County Public Schools are in the process of ramping up its work-based learning program. The program allows
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December 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM