A Roadmap to Employability: Integrating Higher-Order Skills Into Curricula and Assessment

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by CAE.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.As far back as 2006, former Secretary of Education Richard Riley said, “We are currently preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist …” That statement is even more relevant today given the increasingly rapid rate of technological change. To prepare students to be successful in tomorrow’s workplace, students must not only have deep content knowledge but also the skills to apply that knowledge.During this edWeb podcast, state, district, and school leaders have the opportunity to:Learn how state and federal funding and policy can support the integration of higher-order skills into instruction, curricula, and assessmentGain insight from the former state superintendent of Arkansas about how to design a K–12 educational system that truly prepares students for employability and entrepreneurshipExplore how higher-order skills connect with and complement content knowledgeSee examples of innovative ways districts are teaching and measuring higher-order skills across curriculaTune into this session for actionable guidance to ensure your students graduate with the knowledge, skills, and experience they’ll need to be successful in college, career, and life. This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders.Council for Aid to EducationReadiness is more than content knowledge.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.