A School Administrators Framework for Evaluating Any Soft Skills Provider, Including Us

A School Administrators Framework for Evaluating Any Soft Skills Provider, Including Us

A School Administrators Framework for Evaluating Any Soft Skills Provider, Including UsRob Heller
Published on: 11/09/2026

Rather than making the case for one provider over another, this piece gives administrators a neutral framework -- dosage, evidence, coach training, cost per student, fit -- to evaluate any soft skills provider they're considering, Boost included.

Inside Boost
What a Real Soft Skills Program for High School Students Should Actually Include

What a Real Soft Skills Program for High School Students Should Actually Include

What a Real Soft Skills Program for High School Students Should Actually IncludeRob Heller
Published on: 10/09/2026

What should a soft skills program for high school students actually include? A checklist for real behavior change, not just an assembly.

Why Soft Skills Matter
Why So Many High School Interns Struggle With Basic Workplace Skills

Why So Many High School Interns Struggle With Basic Workplace Skills

Why So Many High School Interns Struggle With Basic Workplace SkillsRob Heller
Published on: 08/09/2026

Employers who take on high school interns report the same handful of gaps every year, not technical skill, but showing up on time prepared, communicating problems early, and taking feedback. This piece unpacks what employers actually see and what schools can do before placement.

SEL & Career Readiness
A Superintendent's Guide to Funding and Approving a Soft Skills Curriculum

A Superintendent's Guide to Funding and Approving a Soft Skills Curriculum

A Superintendent's Guide to Funding and Approving a Soft Skills CurriculumRob Heller
Published on: 04/09/2026

Approving a new curriculum line item requires more than liking the pitch, it requires a funding source, a board-ready case, and a way to track results. This guide walks administrators through that process end to end.

How to Teach Soft Skills