College and Career Readiness seems
to be on the front page of education agenda’s these days and I love it! The
College and Career Readiness movement allows us to link academics with a
student’s future. What’s happening today in your PK-12 classroom will affect a
student’s career path. We have always known this, but the renewed focus is bringing greater awareness to parents, students and other stakeholders.
I found this article, Is Your First Grader College Ready? To be
very thought provoking. I enjoyed listening to how the children interpreted
college, what it is like and my favorite… how much it costs. If only college was $50 like the
little girl says, my student loans would be long gone.
While the article brings up some
differing opinions, on when we should begin college preparation and not putting pressure on children too early, I think the video says a lot about how
young children are influenced. The college and career discussion is starting sooner. Those whose parents received
post-secondary education will be more comfortable and successful at navigating
the transition.
As we begin to plan to roll out a
new K-Adult Career Development system, OK Career Guide, I hope this video and article will
spark your creative juices! We know that Career Tech is a fantastic, economically and hands on
post-secondary choice. I believe students should begin exploring and become
familiar with our Career Tech's before they reach 8th and 10th
grade tours! How will you integrate younger students into career exploration
and planning?
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