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This Tech Encourages Career Planning When It Matters Most—Before Graduation

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Lee shares how Xello—combined with the district’s internship program, advisory classes and certifications—encourages Valley Center USD students to take a deep dive into their career options long before they leave high school. EdSurge: Why did you decide to bolster your career and college readiness support for students with this software?

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Ed tech companies promise results, but their claims are often based on shoddy research

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Same for Matific, which gives students math practice tailored to their skill level, and Edgenuity, which develops online courses. As more schools went online and demand for education software grew, more companies began designing and commissioning their own studies about their products. This story also appeared in USA Today.

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An Interactive Tool Empowers High Schoolers To Take Control of Career Planning

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Lee shares how Xello—combined with the district’s internship program, advisory classes and certifications—encourages Valley Center USD students to take a deep dive into their career options long before they leave high school. EdSurge: Why did you decide to bolster your career and college readiness support for students with this software?