Category: Defining Success
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Most professional development (PD) feels like another box to check. Sit-and-get. Slides, acronyms, maybe a survey at the end. And when it comes to college and career readiness (CCR), many teachers(and other school staff) are either overwhelmed, undertrained, or unsure where they fit in. How many times have you heard “That’s not my job.” Here’s…
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Schools are expected to prepare students for a future while the world is changing faster than ever. Evolving college admissions processes, A.I., and a labor market that doesn’t look anything like it did even five years ago. But here’s the thing: if systems aren’t built to flex, they’re built to break. Sustainable systems don’t mean rigid…
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When we talk about Tier 3 interventions, we’re talking about our highest-need students —the ones who are struggling not just academically, but often emotionally, socially, or behaviorally too. These students don’t need more paperwork or a savior. They need systems and interventions that actually move the needle. One of the most overlooked tools in that…
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We spend a lot of time helping schools shift from performative “college and career readiness” posters on the wall to real, actionable systems that change outcomes. At the core of this work is one non-negotiable belief: students and their families are the customers, not the system. And if we want real change, we need buy-in…
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Here’s a simple truth: when students own their learning and future planning, they stay engaged—and outcomes improve. But that kind of ownership doesn’t happen by accident. It takes a clear, tiered framework that meets students where they are and helps them move forward with confidence. Here is an example of how to build a tiered…
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Every student’s college goals are anchored to their future career. The purpose of college is to lead to a career that aligns with a student’s values and priorities. Yet, in secondary education, career readiness is often treated as secondary to college preparation. Student survey data overwhelmingly shows that students want to understand why they should…
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What data should you focus on to see rea l college success outcomes for your students?