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How to Prepare CTE Students for Technology’s Changing Landscape

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However, is this really what is happening nationwide, and are Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers included in the “trickle-down” process of PD? Districts across the country revise and rewrite their academic visions, goals, and strategic plans every year.

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Becoming Financially Literate

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In many schools across the country, we are starting to see an increased focus on the importance of financial literacy. April is Financial Literacy Month, a time to focus on helping students to develop essential skills that will be an important part of their everyday life, not just in the future , but now.

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What Matters Gets Measured: Defining and Evaluating Student Goals

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Schools and districts must establish, measure, and assess PoG attributes and one easy way to do that is through Project-Based Learning. Portrait of a Graduate (PoG) competencies — such as communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving — are crucial for student success beyond school.

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Keeping Girls in STEM: 5 Engaging Math Projects

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October 11 th is International Day of the Girl Child and it provides a good opportunity to make sure your female students are engaging in STEM and being exposed to STEM careers. Now that students are back in the school routine, it is the perfect time to ramp up the energy in your classroom with PBL.

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Three Ways to Get Students Excited About Creating Their Own Career Paths

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The Benefits of College and Career Readiness for Middle School Students

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Why Collaboration Matters

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