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Nearly every graduate from California State University, Fullerton is finding work after earning their degree, with most feeling confident about their financial future. A new survey of over 2,700 alumni reveals impressive employment rates and strong satisfaction with their education.
Carrollton High School just celebrated its 22nd consecutive year beating Georgia's state graduation rate, sending 460 students into the world with diplomas, scholarships, and real job skills. Even better, they achieved this while requiring students to complete five more courses than the state minimum.
Circleville City Schools earned strong marks for getting students across the finish line and into their futures, scoring 4 out of 5 stars in graduation rates and career readiness. The district's mixed report card shows where Ohio schools are succeeding with older students even as they work to strengthen early education.
A Tennessee school district just opened a facility where high school students can turn their ideas into actual companies with help from mentors and $11 million in resources. The program provides everything from woodworking tools to investor pitch training at no cost to students.
A Michigan school district doubled its hands-on STEM facility in just three years because student demand exploded. Local defense and tech companies funded the expansion, creating a pipeline for future careers.
Vallerie Reyes-Perez from Baldwin High School earned a statewide honor as Junior Achievement New York Ambassador, recognizing her commitment to helping young people prepare for future careers. She'll spend the next school year representing the organization at events and inspiring fellow students across New York.
Education leaders from 21 states just met in New Orleans to tackle America's reading problem with strategies that are already showing results. They're sharing what works, from early literacy programs to career pathways that help every student succeed.
A Maryland school for students with disabilities just held its biggest graduation ever, sending 37 young adults into exciting new careers. The emotional ceremony showcased skills students learned and dreams they're ready to chase.
A new survey of 2,000 New Orleans students reveals sky-high ambitions for college and careers, but also uncovers critical gaps in mental health support that could stand between them and their dreams. The findings are pushing educators and community leaders to reimagine how they support the next generation.
Oskaloosa High School moved students out of traditional classrooms and into a downtown workspace where they tackle real business projects and discover their futures. The Innovation Hub lets teens make mistakes, build confidence, and test career paths before graduation.
A Mississippi school district just earned a special honor for preparing students from pre-K through graduation with real-world skills. Newton County School District's new designation opens doors for even more creative ways to serve students and their community.
Newton County School District earned Mississippi's District of Innovation award for starting career exploration in pre-kindergarten and creating partnerships that connect students to real-world opportunities. First graders practice job interviews while sixth graders shadow professionals in fields they dream of entering.