Across the country, education leaders are reimagining traditional career and technical education, embracing a more expansive “career-connected learning” (CCL) model that prepares students to graduate ready for both college and career, not one or the other. No longer just a separate course of learning designed for a small segment of students, true career-connected learning is designed for all secondary students, enabling them to explore interests, experience options, and prepare to thrive in the workforce of the future.
Why a more comprehensive approach to career and technical education is foundational to an effective and resilient K-12 system
How integration of durable skills essential for high-impact career sectors equips learners to succeed in the ever-shifting world of work
What it means to truly prepare all students for postsecondary success and why now is a critical time to invest in the future
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Former Assistant Secretary
U.S. Department of Education
Deb has served in a variety of roles at the local, state, and federal levels, including as U.S. assistant secretary of elementary and secondary education from 2012-2015, Ohio’s 35th state superintendent of public instruction, and superintendent of the Cleveland Heights–University Heights City School District. After her time at the Dept. of Education, she served as executive director and CEO of ASCD and CEO of the Alliance for Excellent Education (All4Ed).
Former Superintendent
School District of Palm Beach County
Donald is former superintendent of the nation’s 10th largest school district, prior to which he served as the district’s COO. He has served in many other leadership roles, including as senior area superintendent of the South Learning Community for Fulton County School District (GA), executive director of New Leaders for New Schools in Maryland, and principal of a CTE high school in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (NC).
Co-founder and President
America Succeeds
Tim leads with a belief in education’s power to transform life trajectories and drive economic mobility. Before launching America Succeeds, he served as the founding president of Colorado Succeeds, was a senior legislative assistant to Congressman Saxby Chambliss of Georgia, and founded the nonprofit Open Fairways. Tim is a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network and serves on the X Prize Brain Trust for Learning & Society.
President and CEO
Edmentum
Jamie leads Edmentum’s strategic vision and long-term growth as President, CEO, and Board Director. A former educator with 15 combined years of leading Edmentum, Jamie has put educators and unique student needs at the forefront of Edmentum’s comprehensive K-12 digital solutions, which leverage adaptive technologies to accelerate learning and improve student achievement. She serves on numerous boards, including America Succeeds and Primrose Schools.
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Career-Connected Learning: From Exploration to Employability for All
