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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Study Tour (Nashville, TN) Policy and Program Supports for Youth In Transition From Foster Care
This study tour highlighted programs and policies in action that are helping youth as they transition from the foster care system to postsecondary education an…
- August 4, 2014
Reflections on Deeper Learning: Three Reasons why School/Community Partnerships are Important
This is the fourth blog in our series on Deeper Learning, based on study tours conducted by the American Youth Policy Forum for policymakers. Loretta Goodwin, …
District and State Considerations for Incorporating Expanded Learning into Competency-Based Systems
This webinar highlighted the role districts and states can play in facilitating the move toward a competency-based system.
- July 28, 2014
Deeper Learning In Practice, Part 2
This post is the second in a deeper learning series following a recent AYPF trip to Oakland, California. Andrew Valent, Program AssociateOne question that eme…