Mike Palmer discusses Teach for America’s Reinvention Lab study, “Crossing the Canyon: Ethnographic Findings About Life After High School,” with Colleen Keating-Crawford and Elisabeth Booze. The conversation delves into youth perceptions of life after high school, touching on the pressure to attend four-year colleges and the growing skepticism surrounding higher education. The study introduces a framework that categorizes the types of support organizations can offer to youth as trail guides, transport helicopters, bridge builders, and mapmakers.
The key takeaways from the discussion include the fact that youth are critically evaluating institutions and seeking authenticity in their post-high school journeys. There is also a recognized need for a more cohesive support system for young people transitioning into adulthood. The framework presented in the study can be used by organizations to assess and enhance their support for youth in local contexts.
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