WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Education Commissioner Randy Watson unveiled a new vision for schools that places equal focus on non-academic skills to help students be successful in the workforce.

Watson shared the Kansas State Board of Education’s vision on Tuesday during the Kansas Department of Education’s conference in Wichita.

The ideas stems from community meetings to find out what people want from K-12 education.

Watson says the department and board will be focused on how every student can be successful, using tools such as individualized education plans. That will require hiring more school counselors.

Among the ideas is having business play more of a role through internships and job shadowing. Community service also should play a larger part.

Such a vision will mean different graduation requirements and less emphasis on standardized tests.