#PathwaysMatter: Let’s Continuum the Conversation

Colorado, North Carolina, Texas, Utah

Pathways Matter establishes the first comprehensive learner-centered education to workforce continuum for state policy. Beginning in K-12 and extending to and through postsecondary and on to employment, this research takes the fragmented narrative and structure of state education to workforce policy efforts and turns it into a comprehensive policy continuum.

Innovation

PathwaysMatter.org is a tool for policymakers, system leaders at government agencies and governors and executive leadership to analyze state education to workforce policies and programs. Policymakers need an understanding of the full ecosystem of K-12, postsecondary and workforce strategies, policies, programs, supports and data to prioritize which area to tackle next. Strong analysis and prioritization can help ensure that all learners have pathways for current and future careers.

Pathways Matter provides resources for policymakers to:

Here is what state policymakers and policy experts have to say on the power of having strong pathways and a continuum approach.


Visit PathwaysMatter to see a suite of resources for your state. Have a question? Email us at PathwaysMatter@ExcelinEd.org. We look forward to hearing from you.

Solution Areas:

College & Career Pathways

Topics:

Pathways Matter

About the Author

Adriana Harrington is the Managing Director of Policy for ExcelinEd.

Solution Areas:

College & Career Pathways, School Accountability