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.
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School Improvement and School Turnaround: District-Level Initiatives in Chicago, IL, and Prince Georges County, MD
With thousands of the nation’s schools mired in low achievement, there is much talk about the need to turn schools around. But what does a successful school tu…
School Improvement and School Turnaround: State-Level Strategies in Louisiana and Maryland
The federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation is often cited as the driving force behind current efforts to restructure underperforming schools. All scho…
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Portland, Oregon: Proving Multiple Options to Meet the Needs of Struggling Students and Out-of-School Youth
OverviewThe American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) facilitated two trips to help national policy leaders learn more about re-engaging disconnected youth and expand…
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High School Redesign in Austin, Texas: K-12/Post-Secondary Systems and Alignment
OverviewThe American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) and the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) facilitated a series of field trips around the country …