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I’m Sammy Caiola, gun violence reporter for Chalkbeat Philadelphia.
A new crop of Philadelphia students just graduated high school, and they’re trying to decide what’s next. My colleague Rebecca Redelmeier explored the popularity and promise of pre-apprenticeships, which are designed to ready young people for the workforce right after school. But her reporting shows this might not be the best bet for long-term success.
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Half of Philadelphia’s high school graduates opt out of college. Can pre-apprenticeships help them find jobs?
Pennsylvania is investing more in career training programs for young people. But experts say students need more support to land good jobs without a college degree.
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New York City education officials postponed final AI guidance for schools following public backlash, political pressure, and nearly 6,500 comments on a draft policy.
Most kindergartners who start school behind never reach proficiency: study
Just 1 in 10 kindergarteners in the bottom fifth of their class reach proficiency by third grade, a new analysis finds.
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What We’re Reading
Small cyber charter leaders in Pa. raise alarm over calls for funding reform, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
AI Can’t Fix the Student-Motivation Problem, The Atlantic (Paywall)
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