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Nov. 8, 2022

 
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Does Your School Have What it Takes to Win a Career Choices Medal? Let Us Know!

Career Choices Medals recognize schools that are committed to increasing student engagement while improving college and career readiness. That commitment is reflected in the careful planning and intentional implementation of the Career Choices series program.

Do you want your school to apply for a Career Choices Medal in 2023? Let us know by filling out the brief survey below!

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School Spotlight: Students at Indio High School Realize New Career Possibilities 

Career exploration with the Career Choices series curriculum goes beyond just preparing students for college, said James Adkins, a teacher at Indio High School (2022 Career Choices Medal winner). 

 
 
 

“Not every kid is going to college, and to be quite honest, I don’t think it’s designed for every kid to go to college,” Adkins said. “What I like about this program is that it allows a kid to research how to be a plumber or a craftsman. They get to realize that in their ninth-grade year instead of realizing it at the end of their twelfth grade.”

 
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Resource of the Week: 5 Strategies to Improve Students’ Listening Skills

Listening can be hard for many students, but like anything, it can be improved with practice. In this article from Edutopia, there are five specific strategies that educators can use to help students learn how to improve their listening skills. 

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Being awarded a Career Choices Medal is an accomplishment that requires lots of hard work and coordination. Does your school meet the 10 key characteristics of medal-winning programs? Check the document below to find out. 

 
 
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