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
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Exploring Innovative Schools and Policy Supports that Prepare College and Career Ready Students – San Diego, CA
This study tour highlighted schools that incorporate rigorous academics, deeper learning experiences, higher order skills, and innovative and effective practic…
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Exploring Innovative Schools and Policy Supports that Prepare College and Career Ready Students – New York, NY
This study tour highlighted schools that incorporate rigorous academics, deeper learning experiences, higher order skills, and innovative and effective practic…
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Navigating the Intersection of Teacher Effectiveness Policies and State Data Capacity: Nashville, TN
This study tour provided an opportunity for state policy teams to learn more about the link between teacher-student data and policies around teacher effectiven…
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Baltimore, MD: Sustaining Investment in Disconnected Youth
The American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF), working with the National League of Cities’ Institute for Youth, Education, and Families (YEF Institute), planned a ser…