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.
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.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is at a turning point. What once lived on the margins of academic planning is now front and center in national conversations around workforce development, education equity and student well-being.
As a former CTE educator and now working on CTE at Pearson, I’ve watched this evolution up close. Districts aren’t just experimenting with a few technology or agriculture pathways anymore; they’re building entire CTE-focused programs and schools, designing curricula aligned to workforce trends and giving students more ways than ever to find purpose and opportunity after graduation.
But for CTE to truly serve today’s students, it needs something it’s never had at scale: flexibility.
The future isn’t just approaching — it’s moving fast. As industries evolve and workforce demands shift, schools and districts have a critical role in ensuring students are prepared for what’s ahead. Traditional education models, which focus on knowledge retention alone, aren’t enough. Students need digital fluency and adaptability to succeed in an era of constant technological change.
