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State Panel Grapples With Defining "College and Career Ready"
Preparing students for colleges and careers shouldn’t be an “either-or” proposition and schools should be held accountable for how well they prepare students for both paths, an advocate for career education urged in testimony before a state committee this week.
Report: "Student-Centered Learning" Closes Opportunity Gap
Low-income students in four Northern California high schools that employ a more personalized approach to education are graduating from high school having completed the course sequence required for admission to California public universities at much higher rates than their district or the state as a whole.
New Report Fuels Fears of Decline of Regional Occupational Programs
A new report has raised concerns about the future of regional occupational programs that are geared to helping high school students explore career options and be prepared to enter the workforce after graduation.
Schools Lining Up for Piece of $250M "Career Pathways" Fund
California schools can expect stiff competition when the state kicks off the application process for a highly anticipated $250 million state fund for college and career readiness programs and partnerships this month.
Adult Ed, Regional Occupational Centers, Partnership Academies Get Reprieve
Once-threatened programs that prepare high school students for careers and adults for jobs or college appear likely to get at least a two-year reprieve under the compromise budget plan negotiated between legislative leaders and Gov. Jerry Brown.
Infusion of Money for Career Education in New State Budget
Programs that prepare students for college and careers are about to get a jolt of one-time state money that supporters are counting on to lead to a permanent and sustainable expansion of programs.
Bonds Would Fund Business Investment in Schools Under Steinberg Proposal
The leader of the California State Senate says the way to encourage more and stronger bonds between industry and education is through, well, bonds.