Kentucky has been a trailblazer in incentivizing college and career readiness through its accountability system. Today, Kentuckians are working together to design a new accountability system for schools and districts.
This is a moment for the state to build on what we have learned, to set ambitious goals and define indicators that send clear signals to schools and communities about the preparation students need to succeed in postsecondary education and careers.
It is important for business, education, and community leaders, as well as parents and students, to be informed and engaged through this process.
The webinar included discussion about a few key questions from participants.
What needs to be in place to make sure that students have the encouragement and support to follow a rigorous, meaningful pathway of their choosing?
What questions should local business, community, and postsecondary education leaders ask at the local level to find out how students are being supported in career pathways?
How can the accountability measures be designed to ensure equitable opportunities for students regardless of background?
My three big takeaways from the webinar are that 1) college readiness can be seen as a foundation, with employability and technical skills for career readiness building on this academic foundation and 2) multiple career readiness measures are needed that reflect achievement, attainment, experiential learning, and postsecondary success and 3) that within each of these areas, there is a range of measures from those that better reflect where a state is today to those that reflect higher aspirations, or stretch, for where the state wants to be in the near future.
Here are some resources to learn more about this topic:
- Career Readiness at a Crossroads: Webinar slides and recording
- Learning that Works Resource Center
- How States are Making Career Readiness Count: A 2016 Update
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