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When people talk about “soft skills,” they usually mean the hardest things to measure and the easiest things to underestimate. Communication. Judgment. Initiative. The ability to learn from mistakes.T
Read on MediumIf you’ve already arrived at the career fair and you’re wondering what to say, you’re already late.That’s not meant to be harsh. It’s just the part no one tells students until after the awkward conver
Read on MediumThe Transcript and Résumé Tell Me Everything — Except What I Need to KnowAt first glance, the transcript looks complete.Credits earned.Requirements met.GPA calculated.Boxes checked.The résumé reinforc
Read on MediumWe’re Teaching All the Right Skills — But We Must Connect Them to Students’ LivesOver the past few years, the Portrait of a Graduate has become the North Star for how schools define readiness. It defi
Read on MediumBy now, most of us can agree on one thing: being finished with school is not the same as being ready for what comes next.Students can meet every graduation requirement and still struggle to explain wh
Read on MediumSchools have built systems that track completion beautifully.Readiness is another story.The first time the problem became obvious to me, it wasn’t in a board room or a strategic planning session. It w
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