As education evolves to meet the needs of a changing world, durable skills are essential, not optional. Pathsmith™ empowers educators with a solution designed to infuse durable skills into everyday instruction, professional development, and system-wide design.
Durable skills – like communication, collaboration, adaptability, and leadership – lay the foundation for student success in schools, careers, and life. In the world of education, durable skills go by many names, like soft skills, 21st-century skills, and essential skills. What sets Pathsmith™ apart is our research-backed, employer-validated framework that not only provides a common lexicon, but also makes durable skills visible, teachable, and measurable at every stage of the learning journey.
Durable skills are 8 of the top 10 most in-demand skills in today’s job postings
They cut across all content areas, preparing students for both academic and career success
Students who build durable skills show stronger engagement, confidence, and persistence
Pathsmith™ was developed with input from leading educators, national employers, and researchers, ensuring it meets the needs of educators, students, and the workforce. Our framework supports educators as they bring durable skills to life through:
Next-gen curriculum and assessments
Competency-based learning opportunities
Personalized pathways for students
EdTech tools
System-level transformation
Many states and districts are defining a Portrait of a Graduate to describe what students should know and be able to do by graduation. Pathsmith™ helps bring that vision to life in classrooms, connecting durable skills to instruction, assessment, and student experiences.
Whether you’re a district leader designing system-wide strategies or a classroom teacher looking for practical tools, Pathsmith™ meets you where you are.
