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
… results in 2017.
- February 17, 2017
What it Takes to Thrive: Reflections From a First-generation College Student
Jenna Tomasello discusses how essential supports are for first-generation college students.
Creating a System of High-Quality Education Options to Serve All Students (Denver, CO)
This study tour in Denver, CO explored how states can leverage opportunities under ESSA to create high-quality alternative settings to serve all students.
- February 13, 2017
Programs Versus Practices: What’s the “What” in What Works?
Guest blogger Ruth Neild unpacks the issue of using research evidence under ESSA.