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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- July 21, 2014
Reflections of Deeper Learning: Deeper Learning In Practice
This post is the second in a deeper learning series following a recent AYPF trip to Oakland, California. Andrew Valent, Program AssociateAYPF has always taken…
Study Tour, Oakland, CA: Innovative Schools and Policies that Prepare Students to be College and Career Ready
This study tour highlighted schools that are promoting deeper learning through personalized learning experiences that prepare students for college and career s…
- July 16, 2014
Better Together Information Hub
The American Youth Policy Forum has hosted a number of events following the Better Together Conference in Baltimore, MD. This site offers access to previous we…