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Read on to explore America Succeeds’ Durable Skills work, efforts to transform the workforce pipeline, policy resources, and the latest news.

More Than Grades: How Schools Build Character

America Succeeds defines Character as the constellation of ethical awareness, integrity, accountability, and moral courage that guides decisions and actions. This encompasses professional ethics, personal responsibility, respect for others, service…

Partner Spotlight: America Succeeds and Willow

The path from education to meaningful work has never been more complex or more critical. Across the country, students are questioning the value of college, while employers are urgently seeking…

Unbreakable Spirit: How Schools Build Fortitude

America Succeeds defines Fortitude as the ability to persevere through challenges, maintain effort despite setbacks, and demonstrate resilience in pursuing long-term goals. This encompasses both the grit to continue when…

Building the K-12 Durable Skills Framework

Written by Melody Su and edited by Michael Crawford & Sherri Widen We’re inviting educators from across the country to pilot test FREE resources from the forthcoming K–12 Durable Skills…

Present and Aware: How Schools Cultivate Mindfulness

America Succeeds defines Mindfulness as the ability to maintain present-moment awareness while understanding one’s impact on others. This encompasses emotional intelligence, empathy, active listening, cultural sensitivity, self-regulation, and the capacity…