At All4Ed, we are committed to expanding equitable educational opportunities for students of color, students from low-income families, and other marginalized groups. Search our publications, podcasts, videos, webinars, and other tools to learn more about the policies and practices we promote to ensure all students graduate from high school prepared for college, work, and life.
publication | Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, Opportunity to Learn, Raise The Bar, Unlocking Career Success, Workforce and Community
Explore the Career Connected Learning Framework Education has long been the cornerstone of opportunity in this country, representing the embodiment of the โAmerican Dreamโ by offering students a pathway to economic mobility, personal growth, and civic engagement. Yet at a time when schools are grappling with the lasting impacts of the pandemicโlearning loss, mental health…
publication | AI, Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, High Schools
As technology rapidly reshapes education, artificial intelligence promises scalable solutions to longstanding challenges in college and career counseling. With student-to-counselor ratios averaging 376:1 nationwideโfar above the recommended 250:1โthe appeal of AI-powered platforms is undeniable. Yet in our rush to solve the counselor shortage through technology, we risk sacrificing what makes guidance truly transformative: authentic human connection.
publication | Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, Federal Education Budget, High Schools
In todayโs rapidly evolving economic landscape, college and career counseling has never been more critical for studentsโ success. However, educators across the nation face unprecedented challenges, with excessively high student-to-counselor ratios leaving many young people without adequate guidance to navigate their educational and career pathways. This situation has been further complicated by recent disruptions to federal education funding, creating uncertainty for districts that depend on these resources to support comprehensive counseling programs.
publication | Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, High Schools, State Policy Center
An overview of college and career pathway policies in six Great Lakes statesโIllinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Fact sheets detail early college credit and CTE policies, with snapshots of credit transfer policy, student participation data, state funding mechanisms, educator requirements, and alignment between early college and CTE.
publication | Child Welfare Policy, Comprehensive Student Support, Education Policy, Every Student Succeeds Act, Health Policy, Youth in Foster Care
Download Report Executive Summary Overview Adolescence is a time of profound transformation and a pivotal period for human brain development that drives future success. At this age, students are still building the entire map of their inner worlds. They have not yet become fixed in their mindsets. Their thinking has not yet been limited. To…
publication | Accountability and Support, College and Career Pathways, Data, Every Student Succeeds Act, High Schools
All4Edโs overview of the college and career readiness indicators used for school accountability in all fifty states and Washington DC
publication | Accountability and Support, Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, Raise The Bar, Unlocking Career Success, US Department of Education, Workforce and Community
Communities flourish when collaboration and inclusive representation come together to unlock success for future generations. The Community Based Organization Playbook seeks to serve communities as a strategic guide for Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to collaborate with education and industry partners to build strong, sustainable career pathways for students. This resource was created as part of…
publication | Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, Raise The Bar, Unlocking Career Success, US Department of Education, Workforce and Community
Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) have a unique role in the business industry. They can serve as a voice for employers and industry leaders when they convene and collaborate with local stakeholders to advance growth and respond to the needs of the regional economy. This playbook, the Workforce Development Board Playbook, is a strategic guide to…
publication | Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, Every Student Succeeds Act, K to Gray, Raise The Bar, Unlocking Career Success, US Department of Education
The Military Connected Youth Playbook is a strategic guide that offers resources to stakeholders engaged with military-connected youth in an educational environment. Military-connected youth are Highly Mobile Youth. This playbook can help stakeholders address the needs of students who frequently transition throughout the year. This resource was created as part of the U.S. Department of…
