It is important for youth to develop, master and be exposed and/or equipped with skills that employers find valuable when entering the workforce. This includes cognitive skills, such as academic proficiencies and non-cognitive skills, such as cultural awareness.
Resources
The Role of Expanded Learning Opportunities in Competency-Based Education Systems
This convening provided an opportunity to hear from leaders who are currently incorporating expanded learning opportunities into competency-based systems as we…
Advisory Group for AYPF Compendium on Supporting College- and Career-Readiness for All Youth
The American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional development organization that bridges youth policy, practice and research for p…
Setting the Stage: An Overview of the Achievement Gap and a Framework of Comprehensive Support for Student Success
OverviewThis discussion group meeting represented the first session of the four-part discussion group series on Closing Persistent Achievement Gaps and Prepari…
Establishing a Foundation for Learning & Growth: Closing Gaps in College & Career Preparation
Overview Significant opportunity and achievement gaps impact students’ access to rigorous curricula, rich learning environments, educators with high expec…