How to Use Certifications to Prepare Students for the Workplace Students who take courses that are based on industry certifications may have an advantage when looking for a job after graduation. Obtaining an industry certification prepares high school students who intend to enter the workforce after graduation to enter a Read more…
Skills in Literacy in Classes for Career and Technical Education Students in CTE classes are exposed to authentic texts like computer programs, blueprints, and technical manuals, making them ideal for literacy instruction. On the reading section of the National Assessment of Educational Progress in 2015, the majority of high school Read more…
How to Get Students Ready to Learn Through Teaching A teacher at a high school career academy shared strategies for having older students teach younger students. The students in my class are learning about becoming educators themselves as I lead a high school Academy of Education. This is a one-of-a-kind Read more…
Studio Colleges: Secondary education with a career focus. Today’s students require a wide range of skills in order to succeed in school, in the workplace, and throughout life. They must be resourceful, creative problem solvers who can think conceptually and are comfortable with ambiguity as global citizens who should value Read more…
Getting students with cognitive disabilities ready for the workforce. Try imagining the scenarios that these students will face at work. The process of preparing for life after high school is not linear. A report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that at least 30% of the student population is Read more…