Jun 142011
 

Higher Learning: Using a New Model to Create Pathways to Higher Learning

Published Online: June 9, 2011

Published in Print: June 15, 2011, as America Needs New Pathways to Higher Learning and CareersCommentary

By Stanley S. Litow and Robert B. Schwartz,Premium article access courtesy of Edweek.org.

American schools have been too narrow in their one-size-fits-all approach of preparing students to go to four-year colleges. That’s the important conclusion of a report published earlier this year from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and co-authored by one us—Robert B. Schwartz. The report, titled “Pathways to Prosperity,” goes on to outline a new vision, one that would expand opportunity for all students…

…Students will begin earning college credit in the 9th grade through a curriculum that combines the best in STEM education—or science, technology, engineering, and math. As part of this program, students will be immersed in project-based and workplace learning experiences that will provide them with academic and career skills. The focus is on mastery, not seat time, so students who excel can earn their degrees at an accelerated pace. Because the demands will be great, students will be supported with mentoring and extended-day and summer learning opportunities…

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