validating pathway quality is necessary but not sufficient to ensure that these kinds of opportunities are available to ever larger numbers of students and that Linked Learning programs don't become islands of excellence serving small numbers of kids. The second distinguishing feature of Linked Learning, therefore, is a commitment to implement the approach systematically throughout the school district and community surrounding a school that adopts Linked Learning. Districts must engage a wide range of stakeholders to create and sustain a menu of high-quality Linked Learning pathways that are accessible to any student who wants this educa tional opportunity.