To help you and your students explore opportunities that break the college mold, we’ve put together this list of high-growth career fields that don’t require a four-year university degree.
Fabiola Garcia
As an educator, how many times have you heard students ask why schools don’t teach things like how to file taxes or some other reasonable life skill necessary to successfully master “adulting”?
Haley Peterson
Every young person is asked, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ some have answers, some do not.
Beth Holine
Many job prospects, particularly for teens aged 14 to 18, have been put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This can be very frustrating, creating a feeling of hopelessness about next steps.
Jen Perry
Is your school or district considering putting on a virtual graduation, or offering a virtual graduation option for students and thier families?
Madison Michell
Between the student debt crisis, admissions scandals, and colleges buying student data to boost exclusivity, there’s a lot to dive into when it comes to higher education. In this week’s edition of the EdNews Round Up, explore topics centered around issues faced by higher education institutions, students, and graduates.
McKenna Wierman
Students taking the ACT next year will have the option to retake individual sections of the college entrance exam instead of the entire exam, making it easier for students applying to college to submit a higher score. But, some are wondering if this will provide an unfair advantage to students with means to take the exam multiple times and cultivate a higher superscore than their peers who can only afford to test once. Read more on this topic, Harvard’s admission process, the value of homework, and more in this week’s EdNews Round Up.
What are some things that you as a parent can do with your child without completely taking over the college admissions and selection process? Here are some tips on how parents can support their child as he or she makes this significant decision about his or her academic future.
Elaine Ho
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