We can create incredible opportunities for learners, but if they don't experience purpose, belonging, and meaningful relationships, are we truly preparing them for success? That's the focus of my latest blog and the vision behind #FutureReadyPathways. #EDUSky Explore: all4ed.org/blog/program...

Programs create opportunities. But purpose, belonging, and social capital are what help learners turn those opportunities into lasting success. That's the heart of our work at @futureready.org and why we created #FutureReadyPathways. #EDUSky Read my latest blog: all4ed.org/blog/program...

Work‑based learning isn’t broken, but our design of it is. Thoughtfully designed WBL is identity‑building: meaningful, real work; early career exploration; structured reflection; & equitable, pathway‑aligned placements. Read more about Pillar 3 of @FutureReady Pathways: all4ed.org/blog/work-ba...

Random acts” of dual enrollment aren’t enough. This blog explores Pillar 2 of #FutureReady Pathways and makes the case: earning college credits only matters if those credits are aligned to a clear pathway, supported by advising & designed with equity in mind. #EDUSky all4ed.org/blog/beyond-...

School librarians are leaders, innovators, and champions for every learner. #EDUSky Join us for the remaining @futureready.org Librarians webinars: 📚 Aug. 26 – AI & the Human Heart 📚 Oct. 7 – Creating Future Ready Libraries 📚 Nov. 18 – 7th Annual App Smash Register: all4ed.org/activity/202...

Missed our Rural AI Strategy Lab webinar? Catch the recording to hear how district leaders are tackling real-world challenges with AI -- from tool selection to prototyping to fall 2026 pilots. #EDUSky Featuring Ted W. Paton, Dr. Adam Phyall, and Dr. Megan Benay. 🎥 bit.ly/444d8uE

Many districts are investing in career pathways. But how do we ensure those opportunities lead to meaningful outcomes for every learner? That's why we created the Future Ready Pathways Innovation Lab. Applications close **July 23**. #EduSky Learn more & apply: all4ed.org/future-ready...

Applications now open! Join me and #FutureReady district leaders nationwide in the @futureready.org Pathways Innovation Lab! Explore innovative practices, collaborate with peers, and help shape the future of college, career, & life readiness. #EDUSky bit.ly/4wEUyoY

Season 12 of Future Ready's "Leading from the Library" podcast is complete.🎧 This season's 12 episodes deliver practical strategies, inspiring stories, and a renewed reminder: school libraries matter. Catch the season recap and every episode here. Keep leading from the library! buff.ly/MTmKw81

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TOMORROW: AI isn't replacing educators, it's empowering them. Join this free edWebinar w/ All4Ed's @askadam3.bsky.social, Dr. Megan Benay, district leaders David Huggins, Jessica Gillespie & Ted W. Paton to explore strategies for using AI to enhance teaching/learning. home.edweb.net/webinar/ai20...

What does rural AI implementation look like? Join All4Ed's Dr. @askadam3.bsky.social & FullScale's Dr. Megan Benay w/ district leaders David Huggins, Jessica Gillespie & Ted W. Paton, the designers of AI solutions to real community challenges. 📅 July 9, 2026 ⏰ 2:00 PM ET 📲 https://bit.ly/444d8uE

Programs get students in the door. Purpose, belonging, & social capital keep them moving. In his latest Design Differently blog, @thomascmurray.bsky.social explores why successful pathways don't just offer opportunities—they help students discover who they are. 📄 https://bit.ly/4wjT3wa

There are nearly 2 million credentials in the U.S. But too many don’t transfer, don’t stack, or don’t lead anywhere meaningful. The issue isn’t credentials—it’s how we design them. Read more from @thomascmurray.bsky.social on building pathways that actually work: https://futureready.link/pillar4

ICYMI: Safeguarding student data is crucial as schools adopt tech in education. Cybersecurity is essential to avoid breaches, identity theft and reputational harm. ⁠🔐 ⁠ @futureready.org's guide on Balancing Access, Safety and Cybersecurity can instruct and advise you: ⁠ ⁠ all4ed.org/balancing-ac...

Pillar 4 of #FutureReadyPathways digs in to Industry-Recognized Credentials. With nearly 1M credentials out there, value matters more than volume. It’s not about earning more, it’s about earning the right ones. How to design credentials that truly open doors: futurereadypathways.org/pillar-4-ind...

What if students could discover their purpose before leaving school? See how Cajon Valley Union School District (CVUSD) is making it happen with @futureready.org Pathways. #FutureReadyPathways #EDUSKy futurereadypathways.org/cvusd/

TOMORROW: Dr. Adam Phyall and I are teaming up for a special #FutureReady professional development session with Eastern Suffolk BOCES. Want to learn more about how learning drives innovation in an #AI world? Join us! #EDUSky www.esboces.org/programs-ser...

Turn summer into an adventure! Join @futureready.org for "Interactive Learning with The Achievery" on May 12, 2026 at 12pm (EST). Discover ready-to-use summer learning choice boards and hands-on strategies for students and families. #EDUSky Register/learn more: all4ed.org/activity/tur...

What does it really look like to keep learning personal and authentic in schools? I recently appeared on the Ed Soul podcast. We explored how schools can move from believing in student-centered learning to intentionally design experiences, spaces and cultures. www.buzzsprout.com/1989805/epis...

Atlantic County Institute of Technology is preparing students with industry-aligned pathways, hands-on learning & employer partnerships that lead to credentials & college credit. Read the ACIT case study to learn how they scale #FutureReady career-ready opportunities: futurereadypathways.org/acit/

Where passion meets purpose: Harlingen CISD is preparing 16,000+ students across 31 schools through 12 specialized academies - giving students industry credentials, dual enrollment, and real-world #FutureReady pathways to college and careers. Read our case study 👇🏽 futurereadypathways.org/harlingen

Never fear - if you missed our April #FutureReady Librarians event, you can now watch it on demand. "Voices that Matter" focused on building inclusive, diverse collections that reflect student identities and protect intellectual freedom. #EDUSky 📹 futureready.link/frlwebinars26

Our team is here to guide you through each step of the #FutureReady Pathways planning and implementation - from vision setting to system design. Explore my blog series for a deeper understanding of the four Pillars. #EDUSky all4ed.org/pathways-tha...

Work‑based learning isn’t broken, but our design of it is. Thoughtfully designed WBL is identity‑building: meaningful, real work; early career exploration; structured reflection; and equitable, pathway‑aligned placements. Read about Pillar 3 of #FutureReady Pathways: all4ed.org/blog/work-ba...

Wednesday ⭐️ Don't miss this #FutureReady event, held in conjunction with our friends at Follett Content! This webinar will focus on building inclusive, diverse collections that reflect student identities and protect intellectual freedom. Join us! futureready.link/frlwebinars26

During Autism Acceptance Month, personal stories remind us what’s at stake. In this powerful blog, @eachaurand.bsky.social shares a parent’s journey navigating special education, and why protecting supports for students with disabilities matters more than ever. #EDUSky all4ed.org/blog/navigat...

Librarians are there for students day in and day out. Now let’s be there for them on Capitol Hill. Team up with #FutureReady, All4Ed and Every Library for #CheckOutCongress: virtual meetings with members of Congress during Nat'l #SchoolLibraryMonth. Make your voice heard! all4ed.org/checkoutcong...

Hope isn’t a plan - and too often, it’s all students have. This blog explores Pillar 1 of #FutureReadyPathways, and how schools can move from scattered advising to intentional systems that help learners turn aspirations into actionable pathways. #EDUSky all4ed.org/blog/from-ho...

Pillar 4 of #FutureReadyPathways digs in to Industry-Recognized Credentials. With nearly a million credentials out there, value matters more than volume. #EDUSky @futureready.org @all4ed.org Read more in my latest blog. 👇 all4ed.org/blog/credent...

Work-based learning isn’t broken - the way we design it is. This blog explores Pillar 3 of #FutureReadyPathways (work-Based Learning) and challenges the status quo: too often, WBL is treated as a one-off experience instead of an intentional, student-centered system. all4ed.org/blog/work-ba...