The Student Readiness Crisis: A Mandate for Change in Education and the Workforce
Background
Academic and socioemotional readiness are critical determinants of student success in college and the workforce. But the pandemic severely disrupted students’ development of these essential skills, creating a looming crisis with significant consequences for students, the workforce, and our communities.
To confront the readiness challenge, K-12 schools and, higher education institutions need to think and act differently and collaborate in innovative ways.
About this Insight Paper
This research paper, based on insights from work with 2,800 institutions and interviews with 150+ experts, provides a thorough assessment of the cross-sector challenge as well as recommendations for the student readiness crisis to build a stronger future, together.
In this paper, you will find:
- Tactics for K12 educators, including strategies for reinforcing critical thinking and socioemotional skills
- Guidance for higher education leaders and staff, such as implementing differentiated entry points based on individual readiness
- Recommendations for employers to prepare to hire, onboard, and retain a changing workforce
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