There is a debate among the educational community about the importance of college readiness. One side of the debate contends that all students must be college-ready, while the other side indicates an overemphasis on four-year college degree completion (Symonds, Schwartz, & Ferguson, 2011). Specialized skills, training, or certifications are important for career readiness.
Create a presentation (PowerPoint or other media-based platform) for your local school board regarding the importance of college- and career-readiness.
Support your statements with evidence from the required studies and your research. Cite and reference your sources in APA style.
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Symonds, W. C., Schwartz, R. B., & Ferguson, R. (2011). Pathways to prosperity: Meeting the challenge of preparing young Americans for the 21st century. Cambridge, MA: Pathways to Prosperity Project, Harvard Graduate School of Education. Retrieved from http://www.gse.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/doc…