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4 Easy Ways to Bring �Ǹ�� Experience to Students

Brandi Bergeron — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:53:53 +0000

To me, �Ǹ�� Experience is more than just another educational technology platform. It’s my professional treasure chest. Whenever a teacher reaches out to me for help with unit planning, I immediately turn to �Ǹ�� as my ultimate thought partner. The treasures within are plentiful, providing a steady stream of curated, high-quality content, along with supplements and innovative ideas that never let me down.

�Ǹ�� Experience makes it easy to bring their resources to the classroom through interactives, SOS strategies, career connections, and ready-to-use activities.�� These jewels from the Experience treasure chest keep the lessons current and applicable, meeting both standards and student needs.

Uncovering the Magic

Spotlight on Strategies (SOS)

The true magic of �Ǹ�� Experience isn’t just having the resources available; it is how easy they seamlessly integrate with the classroom and align with instructional goals. The SOS (Spotlight on Strategies) is the perfect way to take a lesson from average to immersive.��

SOS Strategies are research-based instructional strategies specifically designed to integrate digital media into the classroom in ways that demand interaction. They’re the perfect way to take a lesson from average to immersive.��

One example would be using a strategy like “Pause, Play, Proceed.” In this lesson, students are given a specific task to “look for” or “listen for”�� before the video begins. The students move from being spectators to investigators, hunting for evidence. The lesson now requires the student to actively participate by using this simple strategy. This is just one example of the many strategies hidden within the SOS channel.��

Career Connect

Career Connect is certainly a jewel to discover within the �Ǹ�� Experience. How often does an educator teach a lesson only to hear, “How will I use this in life?” With Career Connect, there are answers to this question! This digital platform connects classrooms with real-world industry professionals through virtual visits, helping students explore careers and understand how classroom learning links to future opportunities. The inquiries are now a launchpad for more discovery and immersive learning.��

A great example of this is a concept lesson, such as water filtration.�� Students not only learn about the concept but also deepen their understanding by connecting with a professional who explains why this work is important and how it may look in a real-world application.��

Immersive Resources

�Ǹ�� Experience‘s immersive resources are a suite of next‑generation digital learning tools, such as augmented reality apps, narrative-driven adventures, gamified learning experiences, and interactive simulations, that are designed to deeply engage students by placing them inside realistic, sensory-rich environments where they can explore, problem‑solve, and experience content as if they were “there.”

For example, you can take the agricultural concept, which can be hard for students to understand in certain situations, and apply it to a gamified simulation. Within the Cooperative Minds resources, you’ll find a 3D gamified learning experience where students step into the role of a co‑op farmer. Students analyze soil, choose crops and fertilizer, decide when to harvest, and even operate a combine in the simulation.

Using a real simulation allows students to step into an environment where they can put their knowledge into practice. This allows students to “see” the direct consequences of their actions.

Virtual Field Trips

A �Ǹ�� Virtual Field Trip is a curated, multimedia learning event that features video tours, expert interviews, and interactive resources. They’re designed to connect classroom instruction to authentic, real‑world environments and experiences through digital technology. Following up on any lesson with a Virtual Field Trip further solidifies understanding of the concept. These hidden treasures within Career Connect and STEM Coalition level up instruction and active learning, and ignite students’ interest. A simple concept lesson can be elevated to spark genuine curiosity in a student’s chosen field.

Every time I open �Ǹ�� Experience, I uncover something new – another gem that transforms learning.�� From research-backed SOS strategies to the real-world magic of Virtual Field Trips and Career Connections, these jewels are an easy way to turn an average lesson into one that sparkles and shines, sparking curiosity and igniting discovery.��

Brandi Bergeron

Brandi is the Academic Technology Coordinator for the Episcopal School of Baton Rouge in Louisiana.

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Engage K–12 Webinar: �Ǹ��Experience��

David Bryan — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:08:20 +0000

Key takeaways

Experience helps educators deliver Tier 1 instruction that’s engaging and relevant—a key to making learning stick.
Expanded Curriculum-Aligned Resources, Curated Content Collections, and high-interest, high-quality content support intentionality when planning and delivering instruction.
Career-connected learning that builds future-ready skills continues to be a focus with new and updated resources to capture student interest.

Access all on-demand Engage K–12 sessions.

The second session of the K–12 webinar series focused on how �Ǹ�� Experience helps educators power student progress every day. Lance Rougeux, SVP, Curriculum Instruction & Student Engagement at �Ǹ��, kicked things off by mentioning two big themes for 2026: 1) ensuring Tier 1 instruction is supported well with resources that are intentional about saving teachers time, and 2) keeping learning engaging with relevance and connections to students’ lives.

Strengthen Back to School 2026 with Experience

Kyle Schutt, Senior Director, Instructional Design at �Ǹ��, took over to talk about what’s new in Experience for Back to School 2026. He led by pointing out that Experience strengthens what matters most in classrooms: daily instruction. It helps teachers engage students by activating thinking, building background knowledge, and giving opportunities for extension and connecting learning to the real world.

Improve Tier 1 Instruction with Curriculum Aligned Resources

For example, the new Curriculum Aligned Resources align ��Գ��’s supplemental resources to widely used core curriculum programs. Mr. Schutt said, “They help save your teachers time when they’re looking for ideas to spark that extra little bit of engagement in the classroom and get students interested, or when they’re trying to augment and supplement what your program has and bring a lesson or activity grounded in high-quality media directly into their instruction.” He noted that �Ǹ�� will continue to expand Curriculum Aligned Resources throughout 2026 and spoke briefly about resource options like videos, activities, and reading passages.

Meet a Variety of Student Needs with Curated Content Collections

Now Experience is introducing curated content collections of age-appropriate, standards-aligned videos, activities, and resources—all grouped by topic. Teachers can use them to build background knowledge, support small-group instruction, and assign extension activities without needing to filter search results. Curated content collections are especially suited for differentiation, giving teachers an easy way to provide content to meet individual needs while staying connected to the day’s instructional goals. Mr. Schutt said, “We’d encourage you to think about these as learning playlists.”

Support Learning That Sticks with High-Quality, High-Interest Content

Throughout 2026, �Ǹ�� will continue to add more high-quality, high-interest content in Experience to support educators’ lesson cycles. The goal is always intentionality, whether for activating thinking at the beginning of a unit or providing extra practice for students who are struggling.

Move from Planning to Teaching More Easily

Mr. Schutt noted that �Ǹ�� strives to ensure technology simplifies and personalizes the work that goes into teaching. Based on educator requests, the team has made the search interface faster and cleaner in addition to streamlining the process of navigating Experience. Here the goal is to provide more context for how content is integrated into teacher lessons. Mr. Schutt closed with a request for continued feedback from educators that Discovery’s team can use to inform future updates and better meet planning and teaching needs.

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Drive Career-Connected Learning

Joanne da Luz, Senior Product Manager, stepped in to look at how Experience continues to help students make meaningful connections between what they’re learning and why it matters outside the classroom, which also makes learning stick.��

Ms. da Luz stated, “We know how important future-ready skills are, especially as districts tell us how important those skills are for navigating a world powered by AI. We are focusing on making these connections across math, ELA, science, and social studies.” Experience gives teachers intentional resources related to careers for students of all ages.

Deliver Hands-on Learning with Mini Career Quests

DE’s new Mini Career Quests are short, interactive explorations for elementary students that let them explore real-world roles and complete related hands-on challenges. These types of experiences connect classroom skills to jobs like junior field scientist or data analyst. What’s more, educators will love that they are flexible and an easy lift.

Explore Career Pathways in Daily Instruction

Even the youngest students can start building future-ready skills like communication and curiosity with Super Skills Story Cards: short, illustrated stories that also offer guidance and standards alignment for teachers.��

Elementary students can now use Career Finder to discover potential careers based on their individual interests. Teachers have a fun, interactive way to help learners imagine who they might become.��

Target secondary students with the Career Conversation Collection, a curated set of ready‑to‑use resources that support internship preparation, capstone projects, and career‑focused seminar courses. It offers prompts and activities that let students practice workplace skills, such as asking questions, reflecting on strengths, or preparing for an interview.

Get Input from Workplace Professionals

Live guest speakers from many different industries can virtually visit classrooms with DE’s regularly updated Career Connect. It’s faster than ever for teachers to find speakers: they simply choose a theme based on their curriculum and then submit a request—Career Connect handles the rest.

In conclusion, Ms. da Luz said it’s easier than ever to “build a cohesive, K–12 pathway for career-connected learning” with the updates to Experience.

Closing

Mr. Rougeux took over to bring the webinar to an end, reiterating �Ǹ��’s commitment to supporting great teaching and meaningful learning. Specifically, by helping educators strengthen Tier 1 instruction, deepen student engagement, and connect classroom learning to the real world. He also pointed out that all of the updates covered were shaped by feedback from leaders and teachers and that DE is grateful for the continuing partnership with educators that makes greater impact on students’ lives possible.

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�Ǹ�� Host and Presenters

Lance Rougeux, SVP, Curriculum Instruction & Student Engagement

Kyle Schutt, Senior Director, Instructional Design

Joanne da Luz, Senior Product Manager

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Engineering the Future: Bridging CTE and National Engineers Week

Dr. Sharon Jones, Ed.D — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:21:29 +0000

February is a powerhouse month for connecting academics with careers. We find ourselves at the intersection of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month and National Engineers Week (E-Week). It’s the perfect moment to show students that the “E” in STEM isn’t just an academic subject, it’s a high-demand career pathway built on technical skill and creative problem-solving.

Some of the strongest classroom connections happen when we show the parallel between “learning a concept” and “training for a career.” When students see how a geometry lesson or a physics experiment translates into a paycheck and a purpose, their engagement skyrockets. This is learning applied in its most authentic form.

To make the connection between CTE and engineering concrete, we’ve created two engaging, high-impact activities. These classroom-ready resources transform abstract concepts into tangible, professional practice and are aligned with national standards.

Activity 1: The "Blueprint-to-Build" Relay

CTE x Civil & Mechanical Engineering

Engineering starts with a plan; CTE brings that plan to life. This activity highlights the relationship between Architectural Drafting and Construction Trades.

The Challenge: Divide the class into “Design Firms” (Engineers) and “Field Crews” (Technicians).��
The Task:��

Designers receive a goal (e.g., “Build a bridge that spans 12 inches using only 10 straws”). They must draw a detailed, labeled schematic with precise measurements. Provide the Designers with 10 minutes to design.�� While designers are designing, field crews can prep their building space
Field Crews can only use the drawing to build. They cannot speak to the designers during the build phase.�� Provide the field crews 10 minutes to build the design

The Reflection: Discuss where communication worked and where it�� failed. What would have students done the same or differently? How important is communication in the iteration of a design?��

This mirrors the real-world synergy required in modern manufacturing and construction.

Standards Alignment:

NGSS (MS-ETS1-4): Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process.
Common Core Math (7.G.B.6): Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, volume, and surface area of two- and three-dimensional objects.
Common Core ELA (WHST.6-8.4): Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Activity 2: The "Sustainability Audit"

CTE x Environmental Engineering

This activity connects the CTE focus on Business and Natural Resources with the engineering goal of Sustainable Design.

The Challenge: Ask students to conduct a “Micro-Audit” of the school cafeteria or a classroom. They must identify one “waste stream” (e.g., food waste, electricity usage, or paper consumption).
The Task: Students design a technical solution or process improvement to reduce that waste by 10%.
STEM Careers Coalition Connection: Use the to watch a profile on a Sustainability Coordinator, Environmental Engineer or .
The Pivot: Students draft a “Technical Proposal” explaining the logic of their design.

Standards Alignment:

NGSS (MS-ETS1-1): Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution.
Common Core Math (6.RP.A.3): Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world problems (calculating the 10% reduction).
Common Core ELA (RST.6-8.1): Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.

Activity 3: The "Blueprint-to-Build" Relay

CTE x Civil & Mechanical Engineering

Engineering starts with a plan; CTE brings that plan to life. This activity highlights the relationship between Architectural Drafting and Construction Trades.

The Challenge: Divide the class into “Design Firms” (Engineers) and “Field Crews” (Technicians).��
The Task:��

Designers receive a goal (e.g., “Build a bridge that spans 12 inches using only 10 straws”). They must draw a detailed, labeled schematic with precise measurements. Provide the Designers with 10 minutes to design.�� While designers are designing, field crews can prep their building space
Field Crews can only use the drawing to build. They cannot speak to the designers during the build phase.�� Provide the field crews 10 minutes to build the design

The Reflection: Discuss where communication worked and where it�� failed. What would have students done the same or differently? How important is communication in the iteration of a design?��

This mirrors the real-world synergy required in modern manufacturing and construction.

Standards Alignment:

NGSS (MS-ETS1-4): Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process.
Common Core Math (7.G.B.6): Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, volume, and surface area of two- and three-dimensional objects.
Common Core ELA (WHST.6-8.4): Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Why This Matters Now

CTE Month celebrates the how, and Engineers Week celebrates the why. By combining them, you help students build a STEM Identity. They start to see that being “good at school” is the first step toward being “good at a career.”

However, this bridge between the classroom and the career shouldn’t stop when the month ends. These strategies remain a powerful way to fuel student engagement and keep learning relevant as you move into your March and April lesson planning, there is always a place for “learning applied.”

Explore more industry-aligned activities at the STEM Careers Coalition Resource Center.

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Career Readiness: What It Is and How Schools Can Prepare Students for the Future

Michael Healey — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:12:29 +0000

Key takeaways

Career readiness equips students with the essential skills and behaviors needed to succeed in college, careers, and the modern workforce.
School districts improve student outcomes when they embed career readiness into academic instruction, career exploration, and real-world experiences.
Partnerships, reflective planning tools, and intentional skill development help every student graduate prepared for what comes next.

In today’s world, students need more than academic knowledge to succeed after graduation—they need real-world skills, confidence, and the ability to adapt to an ever-changing workforce.

Students don’t become career-ready just because they complete the traditional requirements for graduation. They develop these skills when schools provide purposeful learning, real experiences, and connections to the world beyond the classroom.

Understanding what career readiness is, why it matters, and how to build it into the school experience is essential for helping students succeed in college, careers, and life.

What Is Career Readiness?

When educators and families consider “What is career readiness?”, it’s best understood as preparing students with the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that will help them succeed in postsecondary education and the workplace. Career readiness is not about choosing a single job path. Instead, it’s preparing students to navigate a lifetime of opportunities.

Career-ready students demonstrate the ability to:

Communicate clearly and professionally.
Collaborate with peers and adults.
Solve problems and think critically.
Manage time, tasks, and responsibilities.
Use technology appropriately
Demonstrate self-awareness, adaptability, and perseverance.

These essential competencies— also known as employability or transferable skills—support students regardless of the career field they eventually choose. Whether a student chooses a four-year college, a technical program, the military, or enters the workforce directly, career readiness ensures they have the foundation and skills to take their next steps with confidence.

When schools make these skills part of everyday instruction, students build them steadily through consistent application.

It’s also important to note that career readiness is not separate from academics. Students build these skills through coursework, hands-on learning opportunities, and real-world experiences provided by schools.

When schools combine academic knowledge with practical skill development, students become better problem-solvers, effective communicators, and more prepared to succeed in a variety of settings.

Why Is Career Readiness Important?

Many families understandably ask, “Why is career readiness important?” Because work, college, and opportunities are changing quickly.

The Workforce Is Evolving.

Today’s students will graduate into a rapidly changing world shaped by automation, new technologies, and shifting job demands. Employers consistently report that academic knowledge alone is not enough; they need graduates who can think independently, communicate effectively, work in teams, and adapt quickly. Career readiness equips students with these skills.

It Improves Long-Term Success.

Students who understand their strengths, interests, and options make more informed decisions after graduation. This reduces college drop-out rates, decreases student debt, and improves long-term earning potential. Career readiness programs help students explore possibilities early, reducing the chances of costly trial-and-error later.

It Strengthens Student Engagement.

When students see the purpose in what they’re learning, their motivation grows. Experiences like career-based lessons, internships, job shadowing, and project-based learning show them how school connects to real life.

Simply put, career readiness matters because it prepares students not just for a test or a course, but for life. Helping students become adaptable and confident leads to stronger results in every area.

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How Do You Teach Career Readiness?

Teaching career readiness is most effective when it is embedded in students’ school experience—not added as a standalone lesson or one-time event. Schools can build career readiness through intentional instruction, workforce partnerships, and other opportunities for authentic learning and experience.

Below are several effective strategies.

Integrate Skill Development Into Academic Lessons

Career-ready skills—like communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving— fit naturally into any subject. Teachers can easily build these skills into everyday learning through experiences such as:

Science labs that require students to work together and analyze data
English assignments that build clear, professional writing
Math projects that connect numbers to real tasks like budgeting or design
Social studies presentations that strengthen public-speaking skills

When teachers intentionally reinforce these skills, students practice them regularly.

Offer Career Exploration Opportunities

Career exploration is most effective when schools introduce it early and well before students are in high school. Examples of early career exploration include:

Career fairs
Guest speakers
Industry and workforce panels
College visits
Personality and interest assessments

These experiences expose students to a wide range of pathways and help them better understand their career interests.

Expand Work-Based Learning Initiatives

Work-based learning turns classrooms into real-world experiences. Examples include:

Internships
Job shadowing
School-based opportunities (school store, yearbook club, school newspaper)
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Service-learning projects
Mentorship experiences

Work-based learning experiences like these teach professional skills and expose students to real-world career opportunities.

Develop Community Partnerships

Local businesses, colleges, and government agencies are essential partners in developing career readiness, and many districts rely on structured frameworks such as those found in guides specifically designed to strengthen these partnerships.

Community partnerships provide resources and real opportunities for students to learn outside the classroom.��

Intentionally Teach Professional Skills

Students need clear instruction in skills such as:

Resume writing
Interviewing
Professional communication
Time management
Goal-setting
Workplace etiquette

Schools can teach these skills through advisory periods, career and technical education (CTE) courses, or integrated lessons across subject areas, where even traditional subjects like English naturally lend themselves to instruction in things like resume writing, interviewing, and other essential professional skills.

Encourage Reflection and Planning

Career readiness grows when students understand what they enjoy, value, and want for their future. Tools such as individual learning plans (ILPs), digital portfolios, goal-setting conferences, and a dedicated help students reflect on their progress and set future goals.

When schools provide both guidance and opportunities, students learn not just what is expected in the workplace, but also what they want from their future.

Preparing Students for What Comes Next

Helping students build successful futures takes more than academics. Teaching career readiness skills helps students explore possibilities and build the skills needed to succeed in college, careers, and life. By connecting learning to the real world, building strong partnerships, and teaching essential skills, schools help every student graduate confident, prepared, and ready for life after school.

FAQs About Career Readiness

What Are the Four Stages of Career Readiness?

Most career readiness frameworks include four common stages:

Self-Awareness – Students identify their strengths, interests, values, and personality traits.
Exploration – Students research potential career paths, education options, and workplace expectations.
Preparation – Students build skills through coursework, training programs, and work-based learning.
Transition – Students apply their skills by entering a post-secondary pathway—college, trade school, certification programs, military, or direct employment.

What Are the Three Types of Career Readiness Skills?

Career readiness skills fall into three major categories:

Academic Skills – Literacy, numeracy, technological fluency, and content knowledge needed for post-secondary success.
Technical Skills – Industry-specific abilities taught through CTE programs or specialized coursework.
Employability Skills – Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, professionalism, and other transferable skills valued in all careers.

These skills prepare students for meaningful post-secondary college and career opportunities.

What Can You Do With a Career Readiness Certificate?

A career readiness certificate shows that a student has mastered essential workplace skills. These certificates can help students:

Strengthen college or job applications.
Validate their skills to potential employers.
Qualify for internships, apprenticeships, or technical programs.
Build confidence as they transition into post-secondary pathways.
Stand out in competitive applicant pools.

Many employers see these certificates as signs that students are reliable, can solve problems, and are ready to learn.

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Curriculum-Aligned Resources in �Ǹ�� Experience

David Bryan — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:04:51 +0000

Key takeaways

High-Quality Alignment Boosts Student & Teacher Success
Alignment Is More Than Just Matching Content
Districts Must Avoid Common Adoption Pitfalls

Emily is a third-grade teacher who’s passionate about her work. She loves seeing each student make progress on foundational skills throughout the school year, and she puts in extra time and effort to ensure that everyone can. While she likes the curriculum and resources provided by her school, sometimes she has to find and adjust additional resources to meet individual needs or change things up in her classroom.

Derek is a seventh-grade math teacher who enjoys using real-world problems to bring relevance to concepts discussed in his classroom and to show students the importance of math in life. Working from the district-adopted core curriculum, he has assembled a set of instructional resources that he can draw from, but he wants to incorporate current events and use new activities to prevent student boredom.

Though Emily and Derek have very different teaching responsibilities and challenges, they share a need for resources that can help them drive student learning more effectively. While they are willing to spend the time and effort to identify and modify more resources on their own, this may be difficult and stressful in light of their typically heavy workloads.

One way district leaders could address this is by offering high-quality curriculum-aligned resources to their teams. Let’s explore what we mean by this, why these resources matter, and what adoption mistakes districts should avoid.

What Are Curriculum-Aligned Resources?

Curriculum-aligned resources are resources like instructional materials, strategies, and supplemental tools for teachers or content students access directly, such as videos, interactives, or hands-on activities, that directly connect to learning objectives and outcomes in accordance with the adopted curriculum’s content and pedagogy. Teachers can use curriculum-aligned resources to enhance unit topics, review skills, or find instructional strategies to meet individual student needs—whatever it takes to support effective learning.

Key Factors in Positive Student Outcomes

Ultimately, all the work that educators put into each classroom, school, and district is designed to set students up for academic and career success. Recent studies and surveys reveal that the use of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), accompanied by professional learning, is instrumental in boosting student achievement.

Standards alignment also plays a key role. EdReports’ State of the Market report says: “Teachers using aligned materials are more likely to implement high-impact instructional practices, such as engaging students in scientific models or justifying mathematical solutions. These practices promote critical thinking and deepen student engagement across subjects.” Plus, districts using aligned materials see less variance in teacher efficacy and are better able to support all of their students.

The best curriculum-aligned resources will include or support HQIM and align to state standards without requiring extra effort from teachers. This not only increases teacher satisfaction but also improves the quality of their teaching, leading to greater student performance gains.

Curriculum Alignment Is More Than Content

The content that curriculum-aligned resources provide may be a primary consideration when searching for and choosing them, but you need to determine whether a particular resource meets your expectations for learning. For example, the * give educators and education leaders a framework for evaluating types of learning (creativity, collaboration, authentic problem solving, etc.) within digital tools that’s research based. And don’t forget interoperability: look for proof that curriculum-aligned resources will actually integrate with your other tools and systems, including your LMS and assessments.

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Curriculum-Aligned Resources Adoption Considerations

Curriculum‑aligned resources can become essential components of coherent, equitable instruction across the schools in your district. When you’ve adopted the right program, you can see the results in higher student achievement and teacher satisfaction. However, make sure you avoid these five adoption mistakes that can impede your success:

A tech‑first, curriculum‑later approach: This can lead to misalignment, require teachers to find workarounds, and limit the impact of the resources.
Minimal teacher voice involved: Teacher buy-in and fidelity could be significantly affected.
“One‑and‑done” professional development: Orientation does not support the same success as ongoing professional learning.
Ignoring interoperability: Hidden integration costs may be expensive, and data silos can interfere with a real understanding of student progress.
No plan to evaluate effectiveness: Without quantitative and qualitative measures of usage and efficacy, funding may be wasted on subscription renewal.

More Impact with �Ǹ�� Experience

Experience combines ready-to-teach lessons, activities, and engaging content with research-backed instructional strategies and user-friendly tools. In its Curriculum Aligned Resources section, teachers will find content directly aligned to popular K–8 literacy, math, and science curricula. Each curriculum has resources that are thoughtfully organized by grade level and unit, making it easy to find age-appropriate content to meet student learning needs.

Suggested resources vary depending on what point of the curriculum a teacher is in, but they often include a mix of instructor and student resources. Choices may include:��

Ready-to-teach lessons��
Reading passages��
Videos��
Activities��
Interactives��
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Research-based instructional strategies��
And more!��

Finding the perfect curriculum-aligned resources in Experience is faster than ever with Personalized Content Recommendations, so whether teachers can get right to extending content, building background knowledge, or reteaching. It also includes customizable assessments and connects to a variety of LMS’s.��

Why not try��today to explore ��Գ��’s curriculum-aligned resources in more detail?��

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Futures Fair and Career Fairs: Shaping Student Professional Success

DE Staff — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:29:45 +0000

From Curiosity to Career: How School Career Fairs Shape Student Futures

It’s so rewarding to see students make breakthroughs, whether it’s learning a new concept, developing proficiency across multiple standards, or finding a sense of direction for their life after they finish school. But that last example can often be a mystery for many students. Educators hear “I don’t know” a lot when they ask about career plans, even from high school students.

That kind of moment is why career fairs matter. For many students, especially those whose families or communities haven’t presented a wide range of professions, a career fair may be the first time they glimpse what’s possible. Hearing a powerful story, meeting someone with an impressive job, or just seeing someone who looks like them in a role they hadn’t considered can shift their perspective.

Let’s explore the benefits of career fairs in general and then look at what makes �Ǹ��’s Futures Fair stand out.

Four Reasons That Career Fairs Matter

Exposure Expands Possibility: Students can’t aspire to what they don’t know exists. Career fairs give them the chance to discover careers far beyond the small circle of what they normally see.
Relevance Connects School to Life: Research shows that students who participate in career development activities are significantly more likely to believe school is useful to their future. When they hear directly from a professional how math, writing, or teamwork matters in their field, students discover real-world applications for their skills.
Role Models Make Careers Real: Meeting professionals in person (whether an architect, nurse, or designer) helps them picture themselves in those roles. Career fairs turn job titles into relatable people and stories.
Interpersonal Skills for Success: Career fairs aren’t just about jobs, they’re practice grounds for life skills. Students learn how to ask thoughtful questions, introduce themselves with confidence, and explore what interests them. These interactions build social capital and professional fluency long before a job interview.

What Is Futures Fair?

�Ǹ��’s Futures Fair is an annual virtual career fair connecting classrooms across the U.S. with real-world professionals from companies involved in STEM, the arts, skilled trades, entrepreneurship, public service, and more—including Honda, LIV Golf, and Verizon. Educators and students tune in to discover how today’s learning connects to tomorrow’s opportunities. They can choose from elementary, middle school, and high school tracks, which offer a series of 25-minute virtual sessions that give students a firsthand look at the skills shaping the future.

Our overall goal is that we want to encourage early and often career exploration and giving students all sorts of experiences that allow them to understand what their skills are, what they’re interested in, [and] who the people are in the jobs that they could be meeting.

Amy Nakamoto, EVP of Marketing, Brand, and Corporate Partnerships at �Ǹ��

What Was the 2025 Futures Fair Like?

The inaugural Futures Fair connected over 30,000 students in K–12 classrooms, virtually and in person, for a day of inspiring learning and career exploration. Some of the virtual sessions included:

Elementary Track (K–5)

“Bright Minds, Safe Futures: Exploring Smart Tech & Creative Problem-Solving!” from ��ǰ��ٴǲ�’s Director of AI & Innovation Iskander Sanchez-Rola��
“From Pipes to Sinks: The Plumbing Magic Behind Everyday Water!” from Home Depot’s Director Omni Retail Sales Casey Nix��
“Fire Detectives: Solving Mysteries with Science” from The Hartford’s Forensic Engineer Ben Smith��

Middle School Track (6–8)

“Medicine Meets Machines: Exploring the Future with a Tech-Savvy Doctor!” from �ѱ�ٲ�’s Director, Product Management John MacDonald
“From Cockpit to Cutting-Edge: A Journey into Aerospace Innovation” from ��ǲԱ��ɱ��’s Distinguished Technical Fellow, Aerospace Technologies Thea Feyerelsen
“From Farm Fields to Lab Discoveries: A Scientist’s Journey to 3M!” from 3��’s Corporate Scientist Jeff Emslander

High School Track (9–12)

“Crash Science: How Engineers Design Cars to Keep You Safe!” from ��ǲԻ岹’s Crash & Safety Test Engineer Paige Vernon, and Principal Automotive Crash Safety Engineer Susan Mostofizadeh
“Genes, Germs, and Discovery: A Biologist’s Mission to Make Science Make Sense!” by ��ܳ��Բ�’s Senior Scientist Chris Beierschmitt
“Breaking the Mold: How Courage, Curiosity, and Steel Spark Lifelong Growth!” by ��ܳ��ǰ�’s Branch Manager Victoria Kirk

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A huge thank you to �Ǹ�� for including my students and me in such an inspiring experience. The Futures Fair was awesome. Moments like these remind me why I teach to empower students with voice, choice, and a vision for their future.

Daniel Jones, M.Ed. ABD

In-Person Futures Fair

This year’s experience was not limited to virtual. We approached our longstanding partner Prince Georges’ County Public Schools with the idea of transforming Gwynn Park High School into a real-life Futures Fair for the day. We brought corporate partners to the event, so more than 500 tenth and eleventh grade students got the chance to interact with professionals from companies like Capital Power, AES, Charles River, and The Swinerton Foundation. They also got to learn about community organizations such as PGCPS Parks & Rec and Atlantic Union Bank.

Education advocate and former engineer Brandon Okpalobi kicked the event off by inspiring students with a message to make the most of the opportunity to connect and explore. Then students participated in hands-on activities to develop the “4 Cs”:��

“Pitch It” prompted kids to pitch a product idea in 30 seconds (Communication)
“Design a Logo” prompted them to design a logo for their dream brand (Creativity)
“Build It” challenged kids to build as high a structure as possible using pipe cleaners and tin foil (Collaboration)
“Reflex Test” asked them to consider what goes into making quick judgment calls (Critical Thinking)

The day concluded with a special, all-grades broadcast live from Churchill, Manitoba (the polar bear capital of the world). Renowned wildlife artist and former Disney animator Aaron Blaise explored how art can connect humans with wild animals, including polar bears.

All the students, educators, and professionals who joined the first Futures Fair made it successful far beyond our expectations, and now we can’t wait to do it again in 2026!

It’s very important to learn about [career options], so you can at least expand your information, [and] explore new things that you want to do in life.

Gwynn Park High School Student

How to Continue Career Exploration in Your School or District

Career exploration remains important beyond time spent holding career fairs. According to��research we released last year, over two-thirds of students (67%) feel that their education is not evolving to meet workplace needs. And three out of four adults agree. However, we’re ready to help you change this for good:

Experience��is the only teaching and learning solution that makes it easy to connect career exploration to curriculum.
Career Connect is built into Experience, making it safe and simple to bring industry professionals directly into classrooms.
Careers Hub lets educators access curated resources aligned to 14 career clusters, complete with profiles, virtual field trips, and immersive tools.

You’ll find even more resources through our partnership with��.

DE Staff

David has spent over 10 years in various roles with companies seeking to improve lives through effective teaching and learning. He values the empowering nature of adding knowledge and strengthening understanding, whether personal or professional.

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Celebrating National STEM Day: Igniting Curiosity, Building Futures

Lindsey Davis — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:56:49 +0000

Every year on November 8th, National STEM Day shines a spotlight on the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in shaping the future. This year, were thrilled to offer a dynamic lineup of resources and events designed to spark curiosity and connect classroom learning to real-world opportunities:

Futures Fair: A Gateway to Career Exploration

On November 5th, students nationwide will tune into the Futures Fair, a free virtual event featuring 30-minute interactive presentations from professionals across industries. Partners like��,��,��,��, and��will share insights into their fields, helping students envision their future careers and understand the skills needed to succeed.

Sign Up for a Session!

Immersive Learning Experiences

STEM Careers Coalition (SCC): Through engaging tools like��, SCC helps students explore workplace dynamics and discover career paths aligned with their interests.
Verizon:��uses augmented reality to immerse students in STEM challenges guided by an AI assistant.
Niagara Cares:��, a Roblox-based game, teaches students about recycling and environmental science in a fun, interactive way.

Virtual Field Trips That Inspire

Sesame Workshop: Partnering on virtual field trips that make science accessible and exciting for younger learners.
- ��heading to the U.S. National Science Foundation National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
- at the U.S. National Science Foundation Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope��
LEGO Group:��explores frog conservation and ecosystem health in Georgias wetlands.

STEM in Action: Classroom Resources

Honda:��brings motorsports into the classroom to teach safety and technology through real-world examples.
LIV Golf:��offers digital resources that blend STEM, life skills, and sustainability.
The Home Depot:��provides over 100 project starters and hands-on activities to inspire innovation and creativity.
Itron:��explores the energy-water connection and smart city innovations, encouraging students to think sustainably.
Freeport-McMoRan: ��introduces students to the science, technology, and sustainability behind modern mining through interactive tools and real-world STEM applications.

More Engaging Resources for Exciting STEM Activities

ASME and �Ǹ�� are partnering to engage K-12 students nationwide in the biggest challenges of today while helping them unlock success tomorrow using the universal key of Engineering. Join us as we teach students to turn passion into an in-demand career in Engineering with standards-aligned resources designed for ALL learners and communities.

Explore the American Petroleum Institute, the only national trade association representing all facets of the natural gas and oil industry, with career profiles and instructional activities. API’s more than 600 members include large integrated companies, as well as exploration and production, refining, marketing, pipeline, and marine businesses, and service and supply firms.

Did you know November is Career Development Month? Celebrate National STEM Day and Career Development Month with the STEM Careers Coalition! The STEM Careers Coalition's mission is to empower educators to teach STEM effectively in the classroom, focusing on equity and access to quality education, and building the next generation of solution-seekers at no cost to schools.

What are some ways you show students how STEM skills can lead to life-changing careers? Perhaps you can invite local STEM professionals to give a presentation on their career paths and how they achieved it or ask students to select a famous STEM professional for a report! There are many creative ways to engage students with STEM career paths, starting with the career resources in �Ǹ�� Experience.

National STEM Day is a reminder of the power of education to transform lives and communities. With these resources, educators can inspire students to dream big, explore boldly, and build the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Looking for more STEM ideas? Check out ideas from other educators on the DE Blog!

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Building Career Confidence: Helping Students Explore What’s Possible

Hannah McNaughton-Hussain — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 03:24:34 +0000

Middle and high school students often face a daunting question: What do you want to be when you grow up? For many, the pressure to have a clear answer comes far too early – long before they’ve had the chance to explore what options even exist. But what if we shifted the goal from choosing a career to building the confidence that one will suit them someday?

As educators, we’re in a powerful position to open that door. By providing space for students to explore a wide variety of career pathways – without pressure or expectation – we help them develop a mindset of curiosity and possibility.

Exploring Careers for the Sake of Possibility

For today’s students, the world of work is bigger – evolving faster – than ever before. There are jobs in industries that didn’t exist ten years ago, and many more that students won’t hear about in everyday conversation. That’s why it’s essential to offer them guided ways to explore widely, before they feel pressured to decide.

Career exploration isn’t just about making decisions. It’s about building belief: belief that they’ll find something meaningful. Belief that their unique interests and strengths are valuable. Belief that there’s a place for them in the world of work, even if they don’t know what it’s called yet.

Career Finder from �Ǹ��

Designed specifically for middle and high school students, this free, web-based tool helps students explore dozens of careers – especially within the wide world of – through short videos and adaptive prompts. It’s a personalized, video-driven journey that puts students in the driver’s seat.

Using a mix of real-life job stories, engaging media, and thoughtful questions, gives students a “conversation-like” experience – meeting real professionals and learning what they do, how they got there, and why they love it.

How It Works: A Journey of Self-Discovery

The Career Finder is built around four key themes that shape how students think about future jobs:

Workplace Environment – Do they want to work indoors or outdoors? With people or on their own?
Communication Style – Are they comfortable presenting? Do they like collaborating?
Motivation – What drives them: building relationships, pursuing their passion, learning new skills?
Level of Education – Are they thinking about college, apprenticeships, or on-the-job training?

Through each of these themes, students interact with the content by selecting preferences, watching short, high-quality videos, and providing feedback. They’ll meet a Minecraft Engineer, a Fire Sprinkler Fitter, a Bat Conservationist, and many more – each bringing something unexpected and inspiring to the table.

At the end, students receive a summary of their preferences, plus links to even more careers and learning resources. This open-ended structure means students can return again and again, discovering new paths each time.

Why It Matters: The Benefits for Students

This Career Finder isn’t about locking students into one “perfect” job. It’s about inviting them to explore, reflect, and imagine the future on their own terms. Here’s what makes it such a valuable tool:

Confidence in the Future – Students hear directly from real people who once had the same questions they do now. That representation matters: it builds confidence that there’s a career out there they’ll connect with.
Early Exposure to Career Pathways – Whether or not students are thinking about jobs yet, seeing the variety of options early on helps them connect the dots between school and the real world.
Student Agency – The experience is self-directed, letting students choose what they watch and how they respond. This freedom supports authentic engagement.
Accessibility for All Classrooms – The interactive is browser-based, requires no log-in, and works on any device, making it a great fit for classrooms with limited tech or time.
Open-Ended Seat Time – With many branching pathways to explore, the Career Finder works well during advisory periods, enrichment blocks, substitute plans, or career readiness lessons.
Personalized Reflection – The interactive adapts to each student’s input and provides a summary they can use to spark follow-up discussions or guide further research.

How Teachers Are Using It

Here are just a few ways the Career Finder can be woven into everyday classroom moments:

Career Readiness Lessons��– Use it as a launch point for classroom discussion or journaling about interests and goals.
STEM Classrooms��– Show the diversity of careers connected to science, tech, engineering, and math – even ones students wouldn’t expect!
Social-Emotional Learning��– Support self-awareness and confidence by helping students explore their communication styles and motivations.
Advisory or Homeroom Time��– Let students explore independently, then share one new job they found interesting with a peer.
Virtual or Hybrid Settings��– Assign Career Finder as an asynchronous activity with a follow-up reflection or class discussion.

Starting the Conversation

The new Career Finder ends with a strong message: This is just the beginning.

Helping students explore careers isn’t about pressuring them to decide early – it’s about building curiosity, confidence, and clarity. When students understand that there’s a whole world of jobs they’ve never even heard of, they begin to see possibility in their future.

�Ǹ��’s Career Finder gives them a safe, engaging, and empowering way to start that journey. It’s free, flexible, and designed with student voice at its core.

Hannah McNaughton-Hussain

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Opening Doors to the Future: Celebrating Workforce Development Month in the Classroom��

Lindsey Davis — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:31:02 +0000

September is Workforce Development Month—a time to recognize the importance of preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s careers. For educators, it’s a powerful reminder that career readiness starts early, and that exposure to real-world opportunities can be the spark that ignites a student’s future.��

Imagine a classroom where students not only learn about math, science, and history—but also meet astronauts, engineers, designers, and data scientists. For many students, especially those in underserved communities, this kind of exposure can be life-changing.��

Why Career Exposure Matters

Educators know that curiosity is the spark that ignites lifelong learning. But curiosity needs fuel—and one of the most powerful sources is real-world relevance. When students meet professionals from diverse industries, they begin to see possibilities they may never have imagined. They start asking questions like:��

What does it take to become an astronaut?��

How do you design technology for space exploration?��

Could I do something like that one day?��

For students who may not have role models in high-tech or emerging industries, these moments of connection can be transformative. They don’t just learn about careers—they begin to see themselves in them.��

Career Connect: Bringing the Future into the Classroom

When you’re missing individuals in classrooms due to vacancies, your principals have to be very creative on how we ensure our kids are safe and continue to receive a high-quality education.

�Ǹ��’s��feature in �Ǹ�� Experience is designed to do exactly that. By linking K–12 classrooms with innovative industry leaders, Career Connect helps educators build students’ career readiness while sparking engagement and curiosity.��

Thousands of professionals have already shared their stories with classrooms across the country. And this October, students will have the chance to hear from one of the most inspiring voices in space exploration for a special spotlight virtual experience.��

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Career Connect Spotlight: Bob Behnken

On October 7 at 1:00 PM ET, students in grades 6–12 can tune in live to hear from Bob Behnken, Vice President for Exploration, Products, and Technology Strategy at Lockheed Martin Space Systems—and a retired NASA astronaut.��

Bob will share what it’s like to do a spacewalk, fly a shuttle mission to the International Space Station, and train for space exploration right here on Earth. He’ll also talk about the skills needed to work in space—and answer student questions submitted in advance.��

to submit questions and join the event.��

Additionally, check out and student choice boards to spark curiosity, then explore a wide network of STEM volunteers ready to virtually visit your classroom with Career Connect. With support from , you’ll help students see themselves in STEM and build bold futures.

More Ways to Explore Careers in STEM

�Ǹ�� and the��offer even more tools to help students explore future-ready careers:��

Career Finder Interactive��

Wondering where to begin the journey toward a STEM career? The Career Finder��helps students discover in-demand careers that align with their interests. By answering a few simple questions, students can explore personalized career paths and learn what skills and education they’ll need to succeed.��

�� and start exploring today��

Forging Innovation: A Mission Possible Virtual Field Trip

On October 9, 2025, unlock access starting at 7:00 AM ET to a brand-new virtual field trip:

(Grades 6–12 | 22 minutes)

Take your students on a virtual journey into the world of steel—how it’s made, shaped, and used to build the future. This immersive experience introduces students to the science, engineering, and innovation behind one of the world’s most essential materials.

Can’t join on the premiere date? No worries—watch at a time that’s most convenient for your class.

Resources for Educators

Career Connect and the STEM Careers Coalition provide curated classroom resources—videos, ready-to-use activities, lessons, and interactive tools—to support career exploration and workforce readiness. These materials help educators integrate career learning into everyday instruction, making it accessible and engaging for all students.

This Workforce Development Month ��’s celebrate the educators who are opening doors for students—connecting them with careers they may never have known existed and helping them build the skills to thrive in a changing world. Programs like Career Connect and tools like Career Finder make it easier than ever to bring the future into the classroom—and to show students that their future is full of possibility.

Sign up to access the Virtual Field Trip and classroom resources - delivered straight to your inbox.

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Empowering Financial Futures

DE Staff — Fri, 30 May 2025 14:54:24 +0000

Summer is almost here, and while the school doors may be closed, the opportunity for learning remains wide open! The is dedicated to empowering students with essential financial literacy skills, and summer is the perfect time to elevate this initiative. Let’s dive into how we can support students during these sunny months and ensure they continue to build a brighter financial future.��

Pathway to Financial Success, supported by Discover Financial Services and �Ǹ��, has been making a significant impact on financial literacy. The program is designed to bring financial education into classrooms across the country, providing funding for curriculum, materials, and teacher training. The goal is simple: equip students with the skills they need to succeed long after they leave the classroom.��

Why Summer Learning Matters: Summer learning is crucial to prevent the “summer slide,” where students lose academic skills gained during the school year. By integrating financial education into summer activities, we can keep students engaged and help them retain valuable knowledge. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to make learning fun and relevant!��

Strategies for Summer Learning

To keep students engaged and learning throughout the summer, it’s essential to incorporate fun and interactive financial education activities. Here are some effective strategies to ensure students continue to build their financial literacy skills during the summer months:��

Interactive Workshops: Host engaging workshops that combine financial education with hands-on activities. Think budgeting games, investment simulations, and money management challenges. These can be held at community centers, libraries, or even online.��
Reading Programs: Encourage students to explore books and resources on financial literacy. Partner with local libraries to create a summer reading list focused on money management, saving, and investing. Audiobooks and interactive e-books can also be great tools for learning on the go.
Family Involvement: Get families involved by providing resources and activities they can do together. Create fun challenges like “Family Budgeting Week” or “Savings Goals Month” to foster a collaborative learning environment at home.��
Online Learning Platforms: Utilize online platforms like Khan Academy, Duolingo, or Scratch to offer courses and modules on financial topics. These platforms provide interactive and engaging content that can be accessed anytime, anywhere.��

Support Teens This Summer with Financial Goals

Summer is a special time for teens as they embark on exciting adventures to test the waters on what it’s like to be independent and away from home. that can help families support their teens this summer—from establishing good credit and strong savings to considering career options and life beyond high school!

Summer is a time for fun, growth, and learning. By integrating financial education into summer activities, we can help students stay engaged, retain valuable skills, and build a foundation for a successful financial future.��

Let’s make this summer a season of empowerment with the Pathway to Financial Success program!��

DE Staff

Explore Pathways to Financial Literacy Success Resources this Summer

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Career Readiness | �Ǹ����

4 Easy Ways to Bring �Ǹ���� Experience to Students

Uncovering the Magic

Brandi Bergeron

Learn More About �Ǹ���� Experience and Discover How it Engages Every Student

Engage K–12 Webinar: �Ǹ������Experience��

Key takeaways

Experience helps educators deliver Tier 1 instruction that’s engaging and relevant—a key to making learning stick.

Expanded Curriculum-Aligned Resources, Curated Content Collections, and high-interest, high-quality content support intentionality when planning and delivering instruction.

Career-connected learning that builds future-ready skills continues to be a focus with new and updated resources to capture student interest.

Access all on-demand Engage K–12 sessions.

Strengthen Back to School 2026 with Experience

Improve Tier 1 Instruction with Curriculum Aligned Resources

Meet a Variety of Student Needs with Curated Content Collections

Support Learning That Sticks with High-Quality, High-Interest Content

Move from Planning to Teaching More Easily

Explore and register for additional Engage K-12 webinar sessions!

Drive Career-Connected Learning

Deliver Hands-on Learning with Mini Career Quests

Explore Career Pathways in Daily Instruction

Get Input from Workplace Professionals

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Access all on-demand Engage K–12 sessions.

�Ǹ���� Host and Presenters

Engineering the Future: Bridging CTE and National Engineers Week

Activity 1: The "Blueprint-to-Build" Relay

Standards Alignment:

Activity 2: The "Sustainability Audit"

Standards Alignment:

Activity 3: The "Blueprint-to-Build" Relay

Standards Alignment:

Why This Matters Now

Explore more industry-aligned activities at the STEM Careers Coalition Resource Center.

Career Readiness: What It Is and How Schools Can Prepare Students for the Future

Key takeaways

Career readiness equips students with the essential skills and behaviors needed to succeed in college, careers, and the modern workforce.

School districts improve student outcomes when they embed career readiness into academic instruction, career exploration, and real-world experiences.

Partnerships, reflective planning tools, and intentional skill development help every student graduate prepared for what comes next.

Download Our Future Readiness Infographic

What Is Career Readiness?

Why Is Career Readiness Important?

The Workforce Is Evolving.

It Improves Long-Term Success.

It Strengthens Student Engagement.

Download Our Future Readiness Infographic

How Do You Teach Career Readiness?

Integrate Skill Development Into Academic Lessons

Offer Career Exploration Opportunities

Expand Work-Based Learning Initiatives

Develop Community Partnerships

Intentionally Teach Professional Skills

Encourage Reflection and Planning

Preparing Students for What Comes Next

FAQs About Career Readiness

Curriculum-Aligned Resources in �Ǹ���� Experience

Key takeaways

High-Quality Alignment Boosts Student & Teacher Success

Alignment Is More Than Just Matching Content

Districts Must Avoid Common Adoption Pitfalls

Explore �Ǹ���� for Your School or District

What Are Curriculum-Aligned Resources?

Key Factors in Positive Student Outcomes

Curriculum Alignment Is More Than Content

Curriculum-Aligned Resources Adoption Considerations

More Impact with �Ǹ���� Experience

Futures Fair and Career Fairs: Shaping Student Professional Success

From Curiosity to Career: How School Career Fairs Shape Student Futures

Four Reasons That Career Fairs Matter

What Is Futures Fair?

What Was the 2025 Futures Fair Like?

Elementary Track (K–5)

Middle School Track (6–8)

High School Track (9–12)

In-Person Futures Fair

How to Continue Career Exploration in Your School or District

DE Staff

Celebrating National STEM Day: Igniting Curiosity, Building Futures

Futures Fair: A Gateway to Career Exploration

Immersive Learning Experiences

Virtual Field Trips That Inspire

Career Readiness | �Ǹ��

4 Easy Ways to Bring �Ǹ�� Experience to Students

Learn More About �Ǹ�� Experience and Discover How it Engages Every Student

Engage K–12 Webinar: �Ǹ��Experience��

�Ǹ�� Host and Presenters

Curriculum-Aligned Resources in �Ǹ�� Experience

Explore �Ǹ�� for Your School or District

More Impact with �Ǹ�� Experience

Looking for more STEM ideas? Check out ideas from other educators on the DE Blog!

Career Finder from �Ǹ��