Blogs
CTE Lobbyist for a Day
Small fish in a big pond! That's what I felt when I did my congressional visitations at the ACTE National Policy Seminar (NPS)! I have been interested in politics since high school, I watch all of the political shows and movies, and even thought (for a brief moment) about getting into politics ...
Local Advocacy
In Georgia, we utilize several grassroots strategies when working with policymakers and legislators on the state level. It is important to note that there exists a wide range of opinions in the field when it comes to CTE and what works best. Many elected officials believe that they have found the ma...
Advocating for Effective CTE Policy
As the world evolves, so do the standards by which we live. Career and technical education is perhaps one of the most elite, vibrant, and practical realms of the United States education system. Since the formation of CTE with the Smith-Hughes Vocational Education Act of 1917, policymakers and societ...
With all of the Attention, Where is all the Financial Support?
I’m a postsecondary administrator and have been involved in public higher education for almost 20 years.
While serving at public postsecondary institutions, I have seen many trends and fads, but the most long-lasting and troubling is the defunding of public education, including career and technic...
CTE Month in the Antelope Valley
The Antelope Valley Career Prep Council and Antelope Valley Union High School District College and Career Readiness Office sponsored a tour of CTE programs at five Lancaster, California schools on February 18th as part of CTE Month commemorations in the area. Forty community members, includi...
After the Celebration is Over
February was Career and Technical Education month. It was a time when attention was drawn to
advocating for career and technical education, a time when we celebrated the successes of our students and promoted the strength of our program. It was a time when advocacy materials are readily availab...
Career Guidance and Innovation
All educators need to be innovators in order to assist students in becoming "Future Ready." As a counselor, I have observed many innovative ideas that are used to engage students in the career development process. For instance, I am an advocate for starting career development at the elementary level...
The Path to Innovation is Full of Mistakes
in·no·va·tor
Noun
"a person who introduces new methods, ideas, or products"
As an educator, I believe it is critical to stay abreast of the tools that can be used to help connect with
students and engage them in learning. I approach the world with a "what can I use" mindset and follow...
School Safety- It’s More Than What Happens in the Building
Often when the words “school safety” are mentioned, the first thought that comes to mind is school shootings or potential building intruders. The next thought might be the measures we now practice to prepare our students for what to do in case these events unfold in their school.
However,...
Innovative Interviewing Strategies for CTE Students and Graduates
Interview strategies are a combination of preparation for the interview, behavior during and after the interview, as well as follow–up. Each of these strategies are equally important in the interview process.
I often tell my students, preparing for an interview can be daunting, because you may ...