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Pathways prepare high school students for college and work, by creating rich learning experiences that combine rigorous academics with career training and quicker routes to higher education.

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Educators know there are certain turning points in students’ academic journeys that hold the potential to change their trajectories forever.  One is the transition from eighth to ninth grade — if students don’t make it smoothly, they are more apt to struggle in high school or even drop out. Another is the shift from high […]

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College students are missing in action because young people want different pathways to jobs and careers.

Sacramento, California (PRWEB) February 16, 2022 -- Capitol Impact, a Sacramento-based consulting firm that helps philanthropy, state and local governments,

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2022–23 education budget proposal would represent a major investment in California's supply chain of workforce talent.

Photo courtesy Amber Nguyen Amber Nguyen, a nursing student at Stanislaus State, plans to return to Oakland and work in the community. Photo courtesy Amber Nguyen Amber Nguyen, a nursing student at Stanislaus State, plans to return to Oakland and work in the community. May 13, 2021 As school districts search for ways to reengage students after the pandemic, at least one district in California has found success in a health career training program that’s led to higher graduation rates, more stu...

By Kathy Chouteau The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) has a new superintendent. At its Wed., April 14 meeting, the Board of Trustees voted 5-0 to name Dr. Kenneth “Chris” Hurst, Sr. as the district’s next superintendent. Dr. Hurst, who will leave his role as superintendent of the Othello School District in Othello, Wash. to lead the WCCUSD, will commence his three-year contract May 17. In his new role, Dr. Hurst will bear the distinction of the being the WCCUSD’s firs...

College Futures Foundation Welcomes New Strategic Learning Officer News provided by Share this article Share this article OAKLAND, Calif., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- College Futures Foundation is pleased to announce the newest addition to our team: Theresa Esparrago Lieu joins us as Strategic Learning Officer, a role integral to the Foundations commitment to systems change. Esparrago Lieu is a skilled evaluation consultant with deep experience in research design, qualitative and quantitativ...