Posts about College and Career Readiness
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How PBL Transforms the Classroom into the ‘Real World’
Hear how teacher Anthony Johnson transformed his classroom into a project-based learning environment he named "Johnsonville," where students engage in real-world, hands-on PBL. Like most teachers, I don’
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Preparing Ourselves to Better Prepare Our Students
There are a lot of questions about what the world of work will look like in the future. What skills will our students need and how can we best prepare
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Why College and Career Readiness Begins in Preschool
“The transition to adulthood starts in preschool.” This sentence is fueling the educational reform in the Kankakee (IL) School District, where conversations about college and careers start earlier rather than
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3 Teachers, 3 Different EdTech Tools
This article dives into the real experiences of three teachers using three different tools, written in their own words. Tool #1: Edthena Written by Sarah, a professional learning coach from
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Going Beyond Content: Preparing Students For a Modern Workforce
“We are currently preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist … using technologies that haven’t been invented … in order to solve problems we don’t even know are
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What is Project Based Learning?
Project Based Learning (PBL) is an instructional methodology encouraging students to learn by applying knowledge and skills through an engaging experience. PBL presents opportunities for deeper learning in context and
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Careers in STEM: Creating Pathways for All Learners
When I was in second grade, we had a project where we shared what we wanted to be when we grew up. I remember having some very diverse interests and
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How to Incorporate the 5th ‘C’ of 21st-Century Learning
Many of you are familiar with the four C’s of the 21st-century learning framework: collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity. But step back for a second and remember why
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What happens when college and career readiness starts in kindergarten?
Career-connected learning doesn't have to wait until high school! In fact, it shouldn't! Learn how Kankakee School District is incorporating college and career readiness into the
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PBL and the Common Core Standards
Ten years ago, a groundbreaking event occurred in the K-12 education arena. The Common Core Standards introduced a set of clear, consistent guidelines for what every student should know and
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