Literacy With the “Why”: How Connecting Literacy and Career Can Transform Kids’ Futures

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Beable Education.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.When kids come to know their “why”—their interests, values, strengths, and aspirations—education takes on new meaning and achievement takes flight. In this edWeb podcast, you hear from superintendent Dr. David Miyashiro and career development expert Ed Hidalgo about how Cajon Valley USD and other districts are providing career exploration based on kids’ interests—the most significant predictor of success—while at the same time building the literacy skills required by students’ jobs of choice. David and Ed are also joined by the founders of Beable, the platform Cajon Valley and districts nationwide are using to enable the literacy-to-career connection in school, after school, and at home.This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.BeableLiteracy acceleration, core content, career exposure, ACT/SAT prep in one multi-dimensional system.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.