Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
This brief examines the impact of school-based STEM clubs on students' academic performance and interest in STEM careers. The study found that participation in math and science clubs is associated with higher GPAs and increased the likelihood of selecting a STEM major in college, with notable differences... Read more »
This brief explores the integration of career forums within academic settings to enhance college students' career readiness. It outlines the research design, sample, and results, providing practical steps for schools to replicate the intervention. Read more »
Students will explore and experience a mock PSI enrollment event. They will choose a PSI path: college or career tech. They will then be assigned an award letter that outlines the financial aid estimate they can use at their chosen PSI. Next, students will enroll in school and calculate expenses for... Read more »
Created by: Patricia McDaniels-Gomez
Date Updated: October 22nd, 2024
Participants learn how to plan and host a Future U: The Enrollment Adventure event at their schools. They experience sample booths that let them see what the event can feel like for students. Afterwards, participants reflect on the process and discuss some of the benefits and challenges of coordinating... Read more »
Created by: Patricia McDaniels-Gomez
Date Updated: November 7th, 2024
In this English ACT prep activity, students focus on sentence structure conventions. First, students complete a Card Sort activity, matching examples with explanations and the corresponding rules. Then, students apply their understanding of sentence structure and ACT skills through reading a practice... Read more »
Created by: Patricia McDaniels-Gomez
Date Updated: May 7th, 2025
This professional development session introduces educators to the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) instructional strategy. Participants explore how to apply CER across different content areas and understand its role in preparing students for college and career readiness exams. Through hands-on activities,... Read more »
Created by: Patricia McDaniels-Gomez
Date Updated: August 14th, 2024
In this 10-week science ACT prep series, students will build testing stamina and practice pacing while focusing on subject-specific skills. Students will begin by setting personal goals for improving their ACT performance and selecting actions they will practice and revisit throughout the series to... Read more »
In this 10-week English ACT prep series, students will build testing stamina and practice pacing while focusing on subject-specific skills. Students will begin by setting personal goals for improving their ACT performance and selecting actions they will practice and revisit throughout the series to... Read more »
In this 10-week reading ACT prep series, students will build testing stamina and practice pacing while focusing on subject-specific skills. Students will begin by setting personal goals for improving their ACT performance and selecting actions they will practice and revisit throughout the series to... Read more »
In this 10-week math ACT prep series, students will build testing stamina and practice pacing while focusing on subject-specific skills. Students will begin by setting personal goals for improving their ACT performance and selecting actions they will practice and revisit throughout the series to encourage... Read more »
