Introducing our new blog series, “The Path Forward,” which will engage leading experts in education and workforce readiness, as well as those who work directly with kids, in a conversation on how we can ensure students are ready – ready for the next steps in their education, ready for the workforce, and ready for whatever life throws at them.  

As students finish out the last few weeks of distance learning and with summer around the corner, questions about next steps for school, internships and scholarships remain. Being home-bound should not bar students from receiving pivotal guidance as they make important decisions about their future plans. Our team has created a library of resources for educators, parents and students to help provide insight for planning preparation.

This week kicks off national Teacher Appreciation Week across the United States. While our teachers deserve our praise and recognition for their hard work every day, the current crisis has reminded us that their commitment to our students is unwavering. As we extend our deepest thanks to educators across the country for their incredible devotion to our students and families, the ASA team recognizes a few individual educators who have meant so much to them.