College- Career- and Life-Readiness Resources
Resources on preparing students for what comes after high school graduation. Includes Redefining Ready! college- career- and life readiness tools.
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June 01, 2023
Our Broad Offerings for Professional GrowthType:Article Topics: College- Career- and Life-ReadinessFinding the time to step back and reflect on your leadership role. -
June 01, 2023
Learning Reimagined by Focusing on Flexible SkillsType:Article Topics: College- Career- and Life-ReadinessTenth in a series about AASA demonstration districts spotlights the Buckeye Elementary School District in Arizona. -
May 25, 2023
AASA Learning 2025 Lighthouse System VignettesType:Case Study The designation as a Lighthouse System reflects commitment to the principles of AASA Learning 2025 through Learner-Centered, Equity-Focused, and Future-Driven Education. -
May 01, 2023
Scaling Up Early CollegeType:Article Topics: College- Career- and Life-ReadinessThree approaches school systems can take to effectively expand higher education access and college credits for underrepresented students. -
May 01, 2023
Our Beneficial Linkages With Higher EducationType:Article Topics: College- Career- and Life-ReadinessPartnerships that help prepare students for life beyond their K-12 years. -
May 01, 2023
We Are IntertwinedType:Article Topics: College- Career- and Life-ReadinessBroadening opportunities for students through higher education, industry and philanthropies. -
February 02, 2023
A Public Schooling Advocate’s Final CallType:Article Topics: College- Career- and Life-Readiness TechnologyAASA’s executive director’s last column after nearly 15 years at the organization’s helm. -
January 01, 2023
Harvard District Promotes Dual Languages as Equity AssetType:Article Topics: College- Career- and Life-ReadinessA small district’s unique immersion program helps learners and builds community. -
January 01, 2023
Case Study: The River Valley School District (Pa.)Type:Case Study Topics: College- Career- and Life-Readiness Curriculum & AssessmentHow one AASA Learning 2025 Demonstration System is creating a future-driven school district -
December 01, 2022
Broadening Students’ Skills and Readiness Beyond SchoolType:Article Topics: College- Career- and Life-ReadinessThe fourth column in our series showcases Ephrata, Pa., one of AASA Learning 2025’s Lighthouse school districts. -
November 17, 2022
Re-Building Student Supports for Pandemic Impacted Times: Student Success Systems and the GRAD PartnershipType:Webinar Recording Topics: College- Career- and Life-Readiness Curriculum & Assessment District & School OperationsJoin us for a webinar to learn how the GRAD Partnership is working with districts, schools, and communities to Rebuild Student Success Systems to meet current needs. -
October 01, 2022
How Baldwin Prepares Students for Their FuturesType:Article Topics: College- Career- and Life-ReadinessThe second column in a year-long series showcasing each of the AASA Learning 2025’s Lighthouse school districts. -
June 01, 2022
Future Ready Schools—NJ Collective Impact Success StoryType:Article Topics: College- Career- and Life-ReadinessThis paper comments on the development of Future Ready Schools—New Jersey a state-sponsored, voluntary, school-level program and its shift to digital schools. -
March 01, 2022
Points of Light for Learning 2025Type:Article Topics: College- Career- and Life-Readiness Curriculum & Assessment District & School Operations Early Learning Equity Leadership DevelopmentSchool districts serve as demonstration sites to ‘light the path to the rest of the country’ -
January 01, 2022
Expanded Career Prep Must Begin Before GraduationType:Article Topics: College- Career- and Life-ReadinessAASA works to focus attention on students’ workplace readiness alongside college preparation. -
January 01, 2022
The Modern Youth ApprenticeshipType:Article Topics: College- Career- and Life-Readiness Curriculum & AssessmentA scalable strategy for work-based learning that leads students to effective careers and social mobility -
January 01, 2022
Distinct Approaches to Building Hometown TalentType:Article Topics: College- Career- and Life-Readiness Rural CommunitiesA glimpse into three Hometown Talent Initiative communities as they built programs, opportunities and relationships based on the unique strengths, needs and assets of their respective area. -
January 01, 2022
Our World of Work-Based LearningType:Article Topics: College- Career- and Life-Readiness Curriculum & AssessmentWhile building and nurturing relationships with community partners, a Chicago-area school system develops communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students -
January 01, 2022
Reframing Work-Based Learning for RelevancyType:Article Topics: College- Career- and Life-Readiness Curriculum & AssessmentSchool systems and local industries jointly create apprenticeships and certification programs for high schoolers in high-needs fields -
January 01, 2022
Developing Homegrown TalentType:Article Topics: College- Career- and Life-Readiness Rural CommunitiesEight rural school districts are using career-connected learning to contribute to the local communities’ workforce
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Jun26AASA Learning 2025 National SummitType:
Summit Hear how school leaders across the country are building future-focused school systems that support all learners. -
Jul27Redefining Ready! CohortType:
Cohort Topics: College- Career- and Life-Readiness, Curriculum & Assessment, District & School OperationsStudents are so much more than a standardized test score. Redefine what "ready" looks like for your students. -
Oct16Redefining Ready! SummitType:
Summit Topics: College- Career- and Life-ReadinessRedefining Ready! is a national initiative launched by AASA to introduce new research-based metrics to more appropriately assess that students are college ready, career ready and life ready. The annual Summit shares updated research and practices.

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