College and career readiness in the US
K-12 builds a solid foundation for students before entering college and eventually finding jobs that will suit their skills. But US education writer Victor Restis wonders about the readiness of these students.
First, what exactly does college readiness means, and to a significant extent, career readiness? Victor Restis explains that college readiness refers to a high school student's skills, knowledge, and behavior once they graduate and are about to enter college. It seems simple, isn't it? But as everybody knows, college readiness goes a long way than merely acquiring a diploma and having a passing grade from an accredited high school.
And what about career readiness? Where does this fall into the picture? Victor Restis notes the frequent pairing of college and career readiness due to the belief that these two distinct goals are equally important and that a rigorous college preparation involves a program that will prepare students for the workforce. He further notes the prevailing notion that people who succeed in their careers possess the same skills that make people succeed in college - effective communication, logical reasoning, and team collaboration.
The U.S. Department of Education sees a growing consensus that American students must be competitive with more than just basic skills. A third of them require remedial classes before entering college. Victor Restis adds that college attainment rates could not keep up with the country's projected workforce needs. Furthermore, America, which used to lead in college completion globally, now ranks 12th in completion rates for young adults.
The federal government supports state-led efforts to prepare students in English language arts and mathematics to strengthen their college and career readiness. According to Victor Restis, this confirms the prevailing trend that more and more people are taking part in a global, information-based economy.
First, what exactly does college readiness means, and to a significant extent, career readiness? Victor Restis explains that college readiness refers to a high school student's skills, knowledge, and behavior once they graduate and are about to enter college. It seems simple, isn't it? But as everybody knows, college readiness goes a long way than merely acquiring a diploma and having a passing grade from an accredited high school.
And what about career readiness? Where does this fall into the picture? Victor Restis notes the frequent pairing of college and career readiness due to the belief that these two distinct goals are equally important and that a rigorous college preparation involves a program that will prepare students for the workforce. He further notes the prevailing notion that people who succeed in their careers possess the same skills that make people succeed in college - effective communication, logical reasoning, and team collaboration.
The U.S. Department of Education sees a growing consensus that American students must be competitive with more than just basic skills. A third of them require remedial classes before entering college. Victor Restis adds that college attainment rates could not keep up with the country's projected workforce needs. Furthermore, America, which used to lead in college completion globally, now ranks 12th in completion rates for young adults.
The federal government supports state-led efforts to prepare students in English language arts and mathematics to strengthen their college and career readiness. According to Victor Restis, this confirms the prevailing trend that more and more people are taking part in a global, information-based economy.
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