Building a Future-Focused Blueprint Part 3: Transferring Career-Connected Professional Learning Experiences into Authentic Student Learning

Dive into student experiences and instructional models to help you implement learning activities related to careers and career connections in the classroom to prepare all students for future success in the modern workforce.

As we have previously […]

Bridging the Gap Part 1: How Great Path Academy Revolutionized College and Career Readiness

Learn how two teachers at Great Path Academy in Connecticut developed a college and career readiness program tailored to support all students by leveraging Defined's platforms equipping students for diverse post-secondary paths through future-ready […]

Why Deeper Learning? 6 Competencies EVERY Student Needs to Succeed

The term "deeper learning" is taking over today's educational landscape. Learn what deeper learning is, how it meaningfully engages students preparing them for success beyond the classroom, and how you can incorporate deeper learning into your […]

Helping Students Build Essential Financial Literacy Skills

With the growing emphasis on financial literacy in education, it’s crucial to integrate financial literacy into classrooms and start building these essential life skills early on. Explore practical strategies, methods, and a variety of tools and […]

Building Future-Ready Students: Embracing AI, Adaptability, & Innovation in Education

To prepare students for the rapidly evolving technological landscape, educators must prioritize future-ready skills like critical thinking, adaptability, collaboration, digital literacy, and more. Learn how to integrate AI, computational […]

Empowering the Future: Celebrating Women's History Month in the Classroom

Women's History Month is a time to honor the achievements of women throughout history and empower students to explore their own potential by learning about influential women in various fields. Engage your students this Women's History Month by […]

Building a Future-Focused Blueprint Part 2: Constructing Bridges Between Professional Learning, Business, & Industry

Learn how to help teachers create relevance to real-world applications by integrating business and industry into the classroom to help students understand why they're learning the content and skills in their classrooms and ensure all students have […]

Reimagining Career Possibilities: Helping Students See What They Can Be

Many students struggle to envision futures they haven’t seen represented. Learn about the importance of exposing students to diverse career paths by integrating career-connected learning into education early, empowering students to explore broader […]

Building a Future-Focused Blueprint Part 1: 6 Steps to Supporting Students in Making Career Decisions

Studies are showing that there is growing career uncertainty among teenagers, emphasizing the need for stronger career development programs to help students align their education with future career paths. Learn how to address these issues to ensure […]

Fostering Collaboration in Our Classrooms

Fostering collaboration among students and educators enhances learning, builds essential skills, prepares students for the future, and more! Explore practical methods to enhance collaboration such as project-based learning, game-based learning, […]