About Student EI

Schools and states are adopting new standards that align students' durable (soft) skills with the needs of today's employers.

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This shift is called the Portrait or Profile of a Graduate.

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To support this shift, we collaborated with school superintendents, organizational psychologists, and behavioral scientists to identify and prioritize these competencies and durable skills. This collaboration led to a unique technology platform that supports states' and schools' Portrait of a Graduate and Durable Skills initiatives.

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A Portrait or Profile of a Graduate outlines the learning standards, competencies, and durable skills students should demonstrate upon graduation to be best prepared for today’s workforce. Durable skills form the foundation of any Portrait or Profile of a Graduate, as the majority of its competencies are rooted in these skills.

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Durable (soft) skills are essential for K-12 students’ academic and professional success. These skills include communication, teamwork, adaptability, and creativity. While technical knowledge is important, durable skills enable students to navigate challenges, collaborate effectively, and enhance workforce preparedness.

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Eight of the ten most in-demand skills today are durable skills, requested by employers nearly four times more often than technical skills. To ensure students are competitive in the job market, durable skills must be integrated into K-12 education daily.

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Student EI is a data insights platform that measures, aligns, and credentials Portrait of a Graduate competencies and durable skills using science-backed,

AI-powered technology. By leveraging personalized, data-driven insights, schools can better prepare students for postsecondary pathways and the modern workforce, ensuring they meet the demands of an ever-changing world.​

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Student EI

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