For Further College & Career Readiness Reading

It's Not Just the Money
On the benefits of a College Education: health, happiness, civic involvement, societal contribution, & earnings potential
https://www.luminafoundation.org/files/resources/its-not-just-the-money.pdf

Teaching Success Skills
On preparing students for college, careers, and life
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bx6IJvJIKJN0Rno2ZUJMQlNaV0U (Staff Only)

The New Complexity of Readiness for College & Careers
On the need to develop knowledge and skills in many areas
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bx6IJvJIKJN0WFdYTmlzQTVneVU (Staff Only)

Redefining Ready
On the Evolution of College & Career Readiness
https://www.redefiningready.org/about-us/

College Readiness for All: What's the Alternative?
On Building Equity and a Culture of Universal Achievement
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bx6IJvJIKJN0MzBiUzZuR1Y1N0k (Staff Only)

Turning The Tide: Inspiring Concern for Others & the Common Good through College Admissions
On College and Career Readiness and the Need to be of Service to Others
https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/reports/turning-the-tide-college-admissions

Mindsets
On the Importance of Developing a Growth Mindset
https://www.mindsetworks.com/Science/Default

Grit
On the Power of Passion and Perseverance
https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance?language=en

Research Based Indicators of Rigorous Teaching & Learning for College & Career Readiness
On CCR Indicators, aligned with CEL 5D
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bx6IJvJIKJN0RWpZWTRpczNWQW8 (Staff Only)

An Educator's Guide to the "Four Cs"
On the importance of Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, & Critical Thinking in our Global Society
http://www.nea.org/assets/docs/A-Guide-to-Four-Cs.pdf

A Readiness Indicator System for Post-Secondary Success
On the Indicators of Readiness: Academic Preparedness, Academic Tenacity, & College and Career Knowledge
https://gardnercenter.stanford.edu/publications/college-readiness-indicator-system-cris-resource-series

Engaged Today - Ready for Tomorrow
On the importance of making learning relevant and helping students think about the reasons why education is paramount
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bx6IJvJIKJN0aGMyeXJCZVEyOFk/view?usp=sharing (Staff Only)