CCR Series Part 3: Academic and Career Planning with Mr. Randy Thompson and Students

This episode of Ed Soul, is the third and final episode in our Career and College Readiness series. Hear from awardwinning educator Randy Thompson and his students as they share what academic and career planning looks like in practice. The conversation explores how a CCR approach feels different for both teachers and students, how it impacts students’ readiness for life after high school, and how personal interests intersect with regional, state, and national workforce needs. Together, they reflect on emerging trends in student decision-making and offer practical advice for schools looking to strengthen their academic and career planning systems. 

Resources and ideas from this episode:

• Visible Learning: Hattie, John: 8601404531293: Amazon.com: Books
• The Bible Recap | Read, Understand & Love the Bible in 365 Days
• Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark | Goodreads
• What Makes a Girl a Girl - EP by Esha Tewari | Spotify
• Millionaire Mission: A 9-Step System to Level Up Your Finances and Build Wealth by Brian Preston, Hardcover | Barnes & Noble®
• The Money Guy Show | Money Guy
• Sweet Land – Minnesota Historical Society
• Rachel’s addition: Red River of the North Series (Books 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) An Untamed Land; A New Day Rising; A Land to Call Home; The Reapers' Song; Tender Mercies; Blessing in Disguise (Red River of the North, Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6): Lauraine Snelling: Amazon.com: Book 

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