Today's students face a growing readiness challenge.
Expanding access is only the first step. Students also need the support to succeed once they get there.
of high school students report feeling very prepared for their next step after graduation.
of first-time college students at public institutions take at least one remedial course.
lost annually in U.S. productivity due to skills gaps and inefficient transitions from education to employment.
high school students participated in Dual Enrollment during the 2022–23 school year.
of Dual Enrollment students go on to college.
of AP® students earn a B or higher in their first college course in the same subject area.
Support every stakeholder—from district leaders to students—with connected advanced learning solutions.
Decades of experience supporting AP, Honors, Dual Enrollment, and advanced pathways.
Solutions designed to meet districts wherever they are.
Helping more students participate, persist, and prepare for what's next.
Every student's path through advanced learning looks different.
Some begin in Honors courses. Others build confidence through AP®. Many gain momentum through Dual Enrollment or advanced electives.
Our opportunity is bigger than expanding access to rigorous learning. It's helping more students discover they belong, build confidence, and succeed once they're there.
That's why Pearson supports schools with connected teaching and learning solutions designed to engage students, strengthen learning, and prepare them for whatever comes next.
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Explore the trends shaping how educators connect learning to real-world outcomes.
We live in a world overflowing with information. Every decision, from hiring to teaching to product design, now relies on data in some way. That is why data literacy is no longer a nice-to-have. It is a core competency for every learner, educator, and leader.
For many years, students often felt they had to choose between college or a career. One path was widely viewed as academic and prestigious, while the other was seen as practical but sometimes undervalued. This way of thinking has shaped counseling conversations, curriculum design and even state funding decisions.
From the time we’re kids, we’re asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a big question — one that many students struggle to answer. Without real exposure to different career paths or learning about careers they may never have heard of, students often make choices based on limited information, missing out on opportunities that align with their skills and interests.
