The conversation at ISTE LIVE 21 provided insights and best practices on how educators and the edtech ecosystem can keep students engaged and provide them with access to informative career exploration experiences.

When COVID-19 struck last year, employers, educators and community-based organizations had to scramble to pivot their summertime work-based learning programs to a virtual experience. The lessons learned from last year can be used to expand and improve offerings as we head into summer 2021 and beyond.

Last year was a turbulent time for so many. In addition to a raging pandemic, we all witnessed deep social inequities that exist in the U.S. coming into the spotlight; racial, socioeconomic, and beyond. ASA recently did some research into the emotional state of Gen Z from mid 2020 to early 2021, and asked questions to better understand the drivers of their decision-making.