This morning we’re sharing a new tool to make sure students are ready for life after graduation. Plus, a new global framework to teach students about AI in everyday life (because the future’s already here). Let’s go!
2 Ideas
✅ Student Readiness Assessment
Every student deserves to feel ready for life after graduation. But what does ready really mean?
We believe readiness comes down to 3 core pillars:
1️⃣ Real-World Planning & Pathways
2️⃣ Essential Skills for Life & Work
3️⃣ Future-Ready Thinking & Tools
These three focus areas help teachers, principals, and parents make sure students are prepared for life after high school (not just the diploma).
If you’re leading a high school or district, we created a FREE Student Readiness Assessment to help you see where your school stands and get practical next steps.
It takes 60 seconds and gives you a personalized readiness score plus a breakdown for each category.
👉 Check it out here!
🤖 OECD’s New AI Literacy Framework
The OECD just released a new framework to help educators teach AI literacy, so today’s students can keep up with a world that’s changing faster than ever. AI is everywhere now: jobs, homework, social media. Helping young people understand it (and use it wisely) is becoming a must. See the new framework and ideas for your classroom here.
2 Quotes
💫 "Life is short. You get 4,000 weeks if you’re lucky. Book that flight. Apply for that job. Start that business. Stop putting limits on yourself."
— Unknown
🗳️ "Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build up, so does the evidence of your new identity."
— James Clear, Atomic Habits
O of Influence
🥊 Mary Kate Vanecko | Fight Like a Girl
Mary Kate is the CEO of BOX United, a Chicago-based nonprofit helping girls across the country build courage, confidence, and community—inside and outside the boxing ring.
She left a successful career in consulting to lead BOX United full-time, bringing her passion for youth development and leadership to life. Through boxing, mentorship, and sisterhood, her team is helping girls fight like a girl and lead like a champion.
Want to brainstorm together about how to bring new energy into your youth programs?