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The Content Every High School Student Should Learn (But Doesn’t)
In many high schools, the traditional course sequence and graduation requirements remain stagnant. For future-ready students, we need to update these content areas..
An Overlooked Pathway: Law and Civic Engagement
Law is an often overlooked civic pathway. Michelle Blanchet looks at programs implementing this pathway starting in high school.
Education and the Economy: How Might Education Shape the Future of How We Live and Work
Understanding both the macro and micro layers of our economic system can benefit students on many levels.
Two Developments in Middle Grade Career Exploration
Two-thirds of current high schoolers and graduates say they would have benefited from more career exploration in middle or high school according to ASA research. Here are two innovative approaches to addressing this guidance gap.