07/09/2026
Preparing students for a world that’s constantly changing requires school districts to think beyond the traditional measures of success: grades, attendance, and graduation rates.
In her latest article, Transform Student Futures Through Systemic Career and College Readiness, Dr. Maggie Velasco, Director of Career and College Readiness at Sourcewell, breaks down the myths around career and college readiness (CCR) and shares how schools can embed CCR into every grade level through a shared vision, student planning, community partnerships, and meaningful learning experiences.
Dr. Velasco highlights examples from districts like Pine River-Backus, Verndale, Staples-Motley, and Sebeka, to show how some schools are already doing the work to build a culture every student not only graduates with a diploma, but also with the skills to thrive in whatever comes next.
Read the full article: mnasanews.org/transform-student-futures-through-systemic-career-and-college-readiness
