PATHWAYS
TO INSPIRE

Welcome back to the Pathways Learning Hub as we step into the 2026–2027 school year! Over the summer, thousands of educators, district leaders, higher education partners, employers, and community organizations came together at Summer Institute to map out bold possibilities for our students. Now, as a new academic year begins, we have the incredible opportunity to turn those summer plans into everyday practice—bringing to life the strategies and partnerships that can change the trajectory of our students' lives.

Our collective focus remains grounded in expanding economic mobility and driving true affordability for every young person we serve. By equipping students with meaningful credentials, real-world experiences, and clear postsecondary options, we ensure they graduate with the agency to thrive in college, career, and life. The work we do this year directly strengthens that bridge between high school expectations and lifelong success.

The Pathways Learning Hub is here to support you every step of the way—just as it did throughout the summer. Use this platform all year long to track upcoming professional learning, access high-impact tools, and stay connected to the key metrics that matter most for staff and student growth. Thank you for your leadership, your dedication, and your unwavering partnership as we work together to build pathways that truly inspire.

Warmly,

Jane Martinez Dowling 

Chief, Office of Student Pathways 

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