Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), the 7th largest school division in the US, will implement the Rubin Emerge Program in all high school career and technical education (CTE) students for the 2021-2022 academic year. The curriculum will focus on teaching skills such as email etiquette, LinkedIn, networking, and entrepreneurship. The Rubin Emerge Program will also be integrated into the FCPS learning platform, Schoology, allowing students to complete assignments without needing to leave the platform. This decision comes as colleges and employers increasingly demand “employability” skills such as writing and speaking.
Introduction
by Rubin Team
Implementation of Rubin Emerge Curriculum
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), the nation’s 7th largest school division, will implement the Rubin Emerge curriculum division-wide for all high school career and technical education (CTE) students in the 2021-2022 academic year.
FCPS, which is also the biggest school system in Virginia, plans to incorporate Emerge lessons on email etiquette, LinkedIn, networking, entrepreneurship and others within various CTE classes spanning 9th to 12th grades. FCPS has 27 high schools and 57,000 students in CTE classes each year.
Integration into Schoology Learning Platform
As well, FCPS will integrate Rubin Emerge into its learning platform, Schoology, through single sign-on so students can complete Emerge assignments without the need to leave Schoology or enter a username/password.
Rationale for Rollout
The decision to roll out Emerge division wide comes amid increased demand from colleges and employers for writing, speaking and other “employability” skills.
“We are proud and humbled at the opportunity to provide Emerge to every high school within Fairfax County,” said Danny Rubin, the founder of Rubin. “We know administrators within Fairfax County have wonderful ideas for how to use our content, and the partnership shows the broader educational community that Rubin is a premier provider of online instruction for business communication skills.”
Question & Answer
What is the Rubin Emerge Program and where will it be implemented?
The Rubin Emerge Program will be implemented in all high school career and technical education (CTE) students in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) for the 2021-2022 academic year. The curriculum focuses on teaching skills such as email etiquette, LinkedIn, networking, and entrepreneurship.
How will the Rubin Emerge Program be integrated into the FCPS learning platform?
FCPS will integrate the Rubin Emerge Program into its learning platform, Schoology, allowing students to complete assignments without needing to leave the platform. This will be done through single sign-on, eliminating the need for students to enter a username/password.
Why is FCPS implementing the Rubin Emerge Program division-wide?
The decision to implement the Rubin Emerge Program division-wide in FCPS comes as colleges and employers increasingly demand “employability” skills such as writing and speaking. By incorporating Emerge lessons into CTE classes, FCPS aims to prepare students for success in their future careers.
