Principal of Special Projects, Edison Township Public Schools | 24+ years in education | Focused on innovation, impact, and student opportunity
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High-quality work-based learning does not happen through the efforts of one individual or department. It requires intentional collaboration among district administrators, CTE leaders and teachers, school counselors, career specialists, employer partners, and the students.
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“Making Work-Based Learning Work: Practical Guidance for Districts and Schools," by Angela Estacion, Adriana Magaña, and Ione Heigham: ies.ed.gov/learn/blog/making…
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Strong individual programs demonstrate what is possible—but ensuring that all students can access meaningful work-based learning requires a broader and more sustainable strategy.
#WorkBasedLearning #RealWorldLearning #CollegeAndCareerReadiness #EducationalEquity
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Read the article, “Good programs aren’t enough: States need a work-based learning strategy," by Rachel Canter and Bruno V. Manno
fordhaminstitute.org/nationa…
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Real-world learning helps students make real-world decisions.
Project-based learning becomes especially meaningful when students investigate authentic challenges connected to their interests, families, and communities.
#RealWorldLearning #WorkBasedLearning
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College or Career? Maybe We’re Asking the Wrong Question.
For years, students have been asked some version of the same question:
Are you planning to go to college, or are you preparing for a career?
But why should those be separate paths?
#CareerExploration #WorkBasedLearning
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Don’t make students choose between college or career, By Chantel Reynolds, washingtonpost.com/ripple/20…?
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What if we stopped thinking about work-based learning as something high schools and colleges should build separately?
#WorkBasedLearning #CareerConnectedLearning #HigherEducation #CollegeAndCareerReadiness #EquityInEducation
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Work-Based Learning in Postsecondary Education: Results of a National Survey, April 2026, edweek.org/research-center/r…?
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And perhaps the larger leadership question is no longer simply: How do we create more internships or career programs?
It is: How do we redesign our systems so meaningful career exploration and real-world experiences become part of the high school experience for every student?
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Schools Must Prepare for Jobs of the Future, Superintendents Say, By Evie Blad, edweek.org/teaching-learning…
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Asking students, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” can be an overwhelming question—especially when students may not yet know the range of possibilities available to them.
#WorkBasedLearning #CareerExploration #CollegeAndCareerReadiness #EducationalLeadership
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Engineer or entrepreneur? NYC parents want career aptitude assessments for high schoolers
By Amy Zimmer, chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/0…
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🔹 Networks Matter. Access Matters More.
If we are committed to educational equity, we must continue expanding access to meaningful career-connected learning experiences for all students.
Talent is everywhere. Opportunity is not. Expanding access helps bridge that gap.
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🇺🇸 Honoring History. Expanding Access. Building Futures
As we celebrate 250 years of our nation's history, we are reminded that the work of expanding access, opening doors, and preparing students for success continues.
#CareerConnectedLearning #WorkBasedLearning
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What if one of the most important career-readiness skills we teach students in high school is learning how to build positive habits? "Four Habits to Help Teens Build Better Habits", by Linda Flanagan: kqed.org/mindshift/66149/fou…
#CareerReadiness #AtomicHabits #CareerPathways
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Are Career Pathways Designed to Lead Students Into Careers — or Help Them Discover What Isn’t Right for Them? Both are beneficial to students - kqed.org/mindshift/66321/why…
#CareerPathways #FutureReady #WorkBasedLearning #CareerExploration
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As graduation approaches for many students across the country, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: students need learning experiences that are practical, affordable, and directly connected to future opportunities. #EducationalInnovation #FutureReady #WorkBasedLearning
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When local business and schools work together AMAZING opportunities can be cultivated for students! Link to article: edweek.org/teaching-learning… #SchoolBusinessPartnerships #FutureReady #CareerPathways
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