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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Strategies to Improve Outcomes for High School English Language Learners: Implications for Federal Policy
OVERVIEWThis forum examined strategies to improve the achievement, language proficiency, and graduation rates of adolescent English Language Learners (ELLs). T…
Increasing Postsecondary Success: Lessons from Community College Innovations
OverviewThis forum examined the important role of community colleges in increasing the number of Americans with postsecondary degrees and providing workers wit…
Re-Engaging Dropouts: Local Innovations & New Opportunities for Federal Policy
This forum examined the connection between state and federal policies that support systematic efforts to re-engage dropouts in education.
Using Student Surveys: Implications for State and District Policy
This forum focused on the use of student surveys at the district and state levels to inform continuous improvement of teaching and learning.