Posts about College and Career Readiness
STEM, Career-Connected Learning, and the Responsibility of School Districts
There was a time when a high school diploma signified readiness—readiness for work, for stability, for a defined place in society. Today, in a global economy reshaped by technology,
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Empowering the Learner: How Digital Portfolios Cultivate Ownership & a Growth Mindset
As schools move beyond a one-size-fits-all assessment approach, digital portfolios are emerging as a powerful way to capture the full story of student learning. This article explores how digital portfolios
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Top 5 Career-Connected Deeper Learning Blog Articles from 2025
Check out our top 5 career-connected deeper learning blog articles from 2025! The education landscape in 2025 continues to evolve at an accelerated pace, shaped by widespread AI adoption, heightened
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Igniting Career Curiosity: Engaging Students in Computer Science & STEM
As technology continues to transform the world around us, educators play a vital role in helping students connect classroom learning to real-world possibilities. Explore how igniting curiosity through computer science
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From Learners to Leaders: How to Build Tomorrow’s Skills in Today’s Classrooms
In today’s rapidly evolving world, educators play a vital role in helping students build the skills they need to thrive in the future — creativity, problem-solving, adaptability, innovation, and more.
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Bringing the Profile of an AI-Ready Graduate to Life Through Instructional Practice & Routines
As artificial intelligence reshapes our world, educators are called to prepare students not just with technical skills, but with the curiosity, creativity, and human-centered abilities to thrive alongside it. This
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Introducing Dr. Melvin J. Brown: Defined's New Superintendent in Residence
We're thrilled to announce that Dr. Melvin J. Brown has joined Defined as our new Superintendent in Residence! Dr. Brown brings decades of leadership experience in large K-12
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Building Bright Futures Through Career-Connected Learning in Elementary Mathematics
Connecting math instruction to real-world careers in the early grades helps students build confidence, curiosity, and a strong sense of purpose in their learning. This blog explores how career-connected learning
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Announcing the Defined Difference Makers Competition Winners!
We are excited to announce the winners of the Defined Difference Makers Competition — Heidi Casteel Bearden from Montgomery Public Schools (AL) and Laura Gray and Jennifer Sherman from Great Path
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Bridging the Gap Part 2: How Great Path Academy Revolutionized College and Career Readiness
Learn how two teachers at Great Path Academy in Connecticut adapted a college-level course to meet high school students' needs using resources from Defined, ensuring alignment with higher education
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