Transforming inequitable education systems into responsive systems that help each learner develop identity, agency & competency. #leadwithlearning
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New in @GettingSmart: “The Ozempic Problem” — why AI is creating a social norms vacuum for young people, and why it doesn’t have to stay that way. Co-authored with youth writers. gettingsmart.com/2026/05/12/… #AIinEducation #EdPolicy
When more “new voices” join the process, trust and ownership soar.
Full findings → bit.ly/acs-fullreport
#EdReform #K12
Community voices aren’t a “nice to have.”
They’re the key to lasting reform.
See the evidence in our new report → bit.ly/acs-fullreport #SystemsChange #EdReform
New report from @CIEleadlearning and @universityofky:
Extensive research in Allen County, KY shows how inclusive design transforms accountability.
Read →bit.ly/acs-fullreport #EdPolicy #K12
Gen Z isn’t scared of AI.
They’re scared of losing the human skills that make them valuable.
@TalentLMS data backs it up.
Pathways give students real-world practice in the soft skills AI can’t replace.
Use this data in your pathways storytelling:
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Gen Z wants purpose, growth, and real connection.
Gallup’s latest report confirms what pathway leaders already know:
Young people aren’t disengaged—they’re underdeveloped.
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The relationship economy runs on trust, empathy, and communication.
Classrooms talk about these skills, pathway education let students practice them—in real settings, with real stakes.
That's the shift. That’s the story we need to tell.
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Equity starts with who gets seen—and who gets counted.
This narrative section looks at how racism shapes both our stories and our data, and what it takes to change that.
Explore the full section: leadingwithlearning.org/stor…
#NarrativeChange #Pathways #Intermediaries
Data won’t drive equity unless people understand it.
This @JFFtweets piece explores how translating data—and using it to advocate—is essential to equity work.
More at leadingwithlearning.org/narr…
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#NarrativeChange #Equity #DataEquity #Pathways
Accountability should serve students—not systems.
This paper by from C!E and @FairTestOffice lifts up real models where local communities lead, states support, and learning—not compliance—is the goal.
A must-read for anyone ready to rethink assessment.
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How do we help Black and Latinx youth see themselves in careers that matter?
@JFFtweets explores how occupational identity is shaped—and how intermediaries can build belonging.
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Americans still believe in college for all.
We also don’t.
The "College-for-All" narrative is cracking, and a new one is taking shape—one that values skills and real-world pathways.
Explore the full section: bit.ly/45NX6Xx
#Pathways #NarrativeChange #CollegeForAll
With support from @CityWorksDC, Denita found her career--and it didn’t require a 4-year degree, proving there are many paths to the American Dream.
more narrative change assets like this one at leadingwithlearning.org/narr…
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#Pathways #NarrativeChange
Community college isn’t a backup plan. It’s a powerful engine for equity and mobility. This piece from @JFFtweets explains how changing the story changes the system.
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More at leadingwithlearning.org/narr…
#Pathways #NarrativeChange #CommunityCollege
The 4-year degree isn’t the only path to a good job.
2-year degrees are opening doors to well-paying careers—and reshaping how we define success. @ScholAmerica
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#Pathways #CommunityCollege #NarrativeChange
More students are building careers without a 4-yr degree. This @bestcolleges article breaks down why stackable credentials matter and how they reshape access to opportunity.
More narrative assets at: leadingwithlearning.org/narr…
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#Pathways #NarrativeChange
The College Paradox: Americans still believe in college. We also don’t.
A new section of our narrative project explores the tension between a long-held dream and a changing reality.
#pathways #narrativechange
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Discover the critical roles intermediaries play in crafting equitable #pathway #educationsystems and how to enhance these functions in @JFFtweets' "Intermediary Functions and Features in Pathways Systems.”
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In this recorded BEP webinar from @jfftweets , @careerconnectWA shares how they’re building and scaling a statewide pathways system that connects learning with careers. rebrand.ly/vp2p
#pathways #workbasedlearning
Explore how intermediaries shape policy to scale equitable career pathways in this brief from @jfftweets.
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#Education #Pathways #Policy