Throughout the whole thing we need to keep pointing out how we are addressing:

• Career contextualization across all content areas, connecting academic concepts to real-world applications in high-demand fields

• Development of durable skills — including critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, and self-direction — embedded throughout instruction

• Hands-on, project-based learning that positions students as active problem-solvers and creators

• Authentic assessments that reflect real-world performance rather than reliance on standardized testing

• Interdisciplinary connections that help students see the relevance and coherence of their learning

• Equity-centered design that ensures all students, regardless of background, can access and thrive in career-connected pathways

This is their guide for assigning points: