PD for the Start of School; Learn More About MS and HS Career Readiness; ICYMI: AI in Education Article; Last Chance to Apply for a Medal

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July 21, 2026

 
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Strong Implementation Starts with Strong Professional Development

The best implementation begins before students walk through the door.

As you prepare for the new school year, give your teachers, counselors, and administrators the confidence and tools they need to make Building a Bridge to Your Future, Career Choices, Lifestyle Math, and My10yearPlan.com successful from day one. Professional development workshops are available throughout the summer and into September, making it easy to fit training into your back-to-school plans.

Whether you're welcoming new staff, refreshing experienced educators, or building consistency across your district, our interactive workshops provide practical implementation strategies, classroom-ready resources, and proven best practices that can be put into action immediately. Participants leave with the knowledge and confidence to create engaging learning experiences while maximizing the impact of your curriculum and digital tools.

 
 
 
 

Career Readiness Starts Earlier Than High School

A recent Discovery Education article highlights the importance of introducing career exploration early and helping students connect their interests, skills, and goals to future opportunities.

Building a Bridge to Your Future, our middle school program, helps students strengthen self-efficacy as they begin exploring who they are, discovering possibilities, and developing a vision for the future. As students transition to high school, Career Choices builds on that foundation with deeper career exploration, meaningful goal setting, and personalized planning for life after graduation.

 
 
 
 
 

In Case You Missed It: Preparing Students for an AI-Driven Future

As we gear up for a new school year, educators are facing a rapidly changing landscape shaped by artificial intelligence. Preparing students for the future means more than teaching them how to use new technology; it means helping them develop the critical thinking, self-awareness, and decision-making skills needed to adapt and succeed.

In her recent article, “Executive Functioning, AI & Career Readiness: Preparing Students for Tomorrow’s Workforce,” Mindy Bingham explores why these skills are essential for today’s learners.

Through Career Choices, students build those same future-ready skills by exploring their strengths, setting goals, and creating a personalized plan for life after graduation.

 
 
 

Last Chance to Celebrate Student Success

 
 

There is still time to earn a Career Choices Medal and celebrate your students' achievements this school year.

From discovering their strengths to creating plans for life after graduation, your students have accomplished something worth recognizing. Honor the impact of your Career Choices program by applying before the deadline.

Don't miss your final opportunity to earn a Career Choices Medal and celebrate student success.

 
 
 
 
 
 

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