Skill Development refers to the mastery of academic and technical content youth need in order to develop a range of non-academic, social and emotional, and employability skills. These skills are sometimes referred to as ‘soft skills’ and are seen as essential in order for youth to be successful in college, career, and beyond.
Resources
Advancing Equity through Deeper Learning in Rural Schools (Charleston, SC)
This study tour in Charleston, SC addressed how high-need rural schools are addressing the challenges of preparing students for college & career success.
Study Tour (Washington, D.C.) Helping School and State Leaders Understand Deeper Learning
This study tour highlighted two schools that are providing students with deeper learning and career preparation.
Study Tour (Los Angeles, CA) Integrating Career Readiness into K-12 Schooling for Postsecondary Success
This study tour highlighted how schools are integrating more robust academic content, higher-order skills, and academic mindsets practices with career educatio…
Study Tour (Miami, FL) How Career Pathways Lead to Student Success
This study tour focused on how a large, urban school district developed career pathways that create opportunities for all students to be successful in high sch…