According to a 2018 ACT study, 35 percent of high school graduates showed little or no readiness for college coursework. The COVID slide has made matters worse in the years since. One of the primary goals of our schools is to prepare students for college and a career. So, what can our schools do to ensure more high school graduates are ready for what’s next? How can higher education lead more people to a successful career? In this episode, Kevin speaks with John Thrasher, former president of Florida State University, to discuss how our educational system can better prepare students for college success and rewarding careers.