Career & Technical Education
Provide students with pathways to postsecondary education and careers by integrating core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge.
Elementary School Learning Nights Led by High School Students
Asking teenagers to plan learning nights for elementary kids has benefits for both sets of students—and the kids’ parents.Boys Are Falling Behind. What Can We Do About It?
Boys are underperforming in school, harming their future job prospects and potential for economic mobility. A new book argues it’s the system that needs fixing, not boys.4.7kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Running a Business in School
Students learn skills like maintaining inventory, marketing, and scheduling while working in a cafe as part of a business class.4.5kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.A Tech Support Center Run by Students
High school students develop real-world skills by providing on-site tech support to their classmates and school staff.2.9kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Community Builders for CTE Classrooms
Spending the beginning of the year building community and setting class norms can have a big impact on your classroom.220Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Growing Teens Into Teachers
Running a preschool inside a high school gives students the chance to try out a career in education—and it benefits the teens and tots alike.Teaching CTE Students About Work-Related Uses of AI
Teachers can show students responsible uses of AI for situations like preparing for interviews and writing résumés and cover letters.314Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Transition Resources for Parents, Teachers, and Administrators
Matt Davis has highlighted resources for parents, teachers, and administrators that can help students make the transition into elementary, middle, and high school -- and beyond.2.3kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Resources for Building Community Partnerships
Learn how schools can benefit from the support and expertise of local businesses, organizations, and individuals, and discover strategies for fostering successful business and community partnerships.2.3kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.The Benefits of Providing Career Pathways in High School
An assistant principal explains how a focus on industrial arts can generate enthusiasm among high school students.897Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Teacher Recruitment Starting in High School
From Mississippi to Hawaii, new programs recruit high school students to become teachers.1.6kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Tapping Into Community Connections to Improve CTE
When career and technical education teachers partner with local industry leaders, students gain valuable contacts and experience.184Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Creating Authentic Assignments and a Sense of Community in CTE
Setting up community partnerships and tasks that simulate real jobs creates a solid foundation for a career and technical education program.217Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Using Project-Based Learning to Prepare Students for Cutting-Edge Careers
Hoping to prepare high school graduates to solve complex, real-world problems, an Ohio STEM school found answers in project-based learning.1kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Boosting Students’ Speaking Skills in Career and Technical Education
Students can build job-relevant skills—and confidence about speaking in class—by crafting and delivering speeches in CTE classes.219Your content has been saved!
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