Schools Are Partnering With Communities To Boost Student College and Career Readiness
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative announces support for innovative education practices in California and New Mexico.
In the wake of the pandemic, schools are redesigning graduation requirements and connections to the workplace to better prepare students for the future. These changes are guided by research showing that relevant learning experiences based on student interests and real-world issues increase motivation and enable deeper learning.
Today, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced grant support for school districts and organizations partnering with schools to study and implement innovative practices — such as learner profiles, capstone projects, and work-based learning opportunities — that provide new measures of student success. Developed in collaboration with local families and communities, these practices are designed to boost students’ college and career readiness by tailoring learning to their needs and interests.
