COLUMN: As careers, college and the workforce change rapidly, should high schools evolve? Help us find out 

The Hechinger Report • 10/13/2026

Summary

Evan Perez is a first-year student at Babson College on a full scholarship, majoring in business with a concentration in entrepreneurship. He has received awards for building an AI-related business at his career-focused public high school and is invested in the learning experiences of students. The column discusses the rapid changes in careers, college, and the workforce, raising the question of whether high schools should evolve in response.

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