On this episode of Maryland EdCast, State Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury talks with TranZed Academy for Working Students (TAWS) program staff and student participants about their experiences managing flexible schedules that support student employment. Aliyah, a current TAWS student, and Minelis, a recent graduate now attending LSU, share their stories, successes and challenges. Laura Anaya, Program Director, shares about TAWS’ innovative and student-centered approach to supporting student success in school and the workforce.
Find out more information about the TranZed Academy for Working Students (TAWS).
Learn more about how MSDE is implementing the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future College and Career Readiness Pillar.
Read the Maryland College and Career Readiness Empirical Study Final Report or view the Blueprint Deep Dive: College and Career Readiness Study Final Report Presentation.
View the Episode 4 Transcript