Crossing the Canyon | Understanding Youth Perspectives on Life After High School w Teach for America

In this episode of Trending in Education, we explore the challenges facing young people as they transition from high school to adulthood. Mike Palmer interviews researchers from Teach for America's Reinvention Lab about their groundbreaking study "Crossing the Canyon."
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
2:35 Overview of the "Crossing the Canyon" study
5:48 Youth perceptions of college and career paths
12:15 The three key things youth seek after high school
18:30 Framework for supporting youth through transition
27:42 Impact of societal changes on youth perspectives
35:15 Four types of support organizations
41:20 Applying insights in local contexts
44:15 Conclusion and takeaways
Discover:
- Why youth are skeptical about traditional college paths?
- The framework for supporting youth through this transition.
- How organizations can better assist young people in their journey to adulthood?
Key topics: education, career planning, youth development, college alternatives, Gen Z, Teach for America
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