E DU CATI ONA L SU CC E S S & C A R E E R PAT H WAYS
EDUCAT I O N A L S U CC E S S & C A RE E R PAT HWAYS
WE INVITED REQUESTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK TO IMPROVE:
• School readiness • Reading proficiency • Math proficiency • High school graduation rates • Opportunity youth* engagement * Youth ages 12–24 struggling with school, not in school, and/or not working
Through direct service, policy advocacy, and/or collaboration efforts, priority strategies will address: • Family engagement with training and integrated student and family supports • Mentoring and tutoring with strong place-based solutions • Access to quality, affordable early childhood education and out-of-school (after school and summer) opportunities • Work-based learning and career technical education through real life and personally relevant education including career exploration and alternative pathway opportunities • Youth capacity building to develop strong advocacy and supports for student success • Targeted interventions to close the academic achievement gaps across key milestones from birth to career
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