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High School Seniors Get Real-World Prep | Seattle News
Washington state is rolling out a bold new plan: every high school senior will take a year-long “transition readiness” course blending civics, financial literacy, and career prep—teaching everything from filling out college applications to building resumes and understanding voting rights. Superintendent Chris Reykdal says students are graduating without essential life tools, and this course aims to fix that. The State Board of Education is reviewing the proposal, with recommendations expected in August, and Reykdal hopes it becomes mandatory starting with the 2027 graduating class—giving…
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