The Value of Career Exposure with Pre-CTE Pathways Middle school is pivotal times for students to explore their interests and build valuable skills for the future. Our Pre-CTE Pathways introduce younger students to career-focused learning in a fun and engaging way, setting the stage for more advanced Career Technical Education (CTE) opportunities in high school. […]
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The Lifeline of Arts Education: Why It Matters for High Schoolers Picture this: Sam is a high school student, and it’s the fall of her senior year when she finds herself struggling to stay engaged with her studies. The spark that once fueled her academic drive has faded. That is until she signs up for
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Merelyn’s Story: From Her Love of Helping Others to Becoming a Nursing Assistant at a Top County Hospital Many young people dream about making a difference but don’t always know how to start. For Merelyn, that dream was rooted in a desire to help others—something she admired in her mother’s passion for healthcare. However, like
Navigating the Equity Summit 2025: A Guide for First-Time Presenters Are you passionate about equity in education and ready to share your insights with a diverse community of educators, advocates, and leaders? The Equity Summit 2025 is the perfect virtual platform for you! If you’re considering submitting a session proposal but are unsure where to
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Developing Inclusive Counseling Programs for Today’s High Schools It was the first day of school, and the energy in the hallways was palpable. Students bustled between classes, chatting excitedly about their summers and eagerly anticipating the year ahead. But for one student, Jade, the excitement was tinged with anxiety. As a transgender teen, she worried
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Ensuring ELL Students and Families Feel Welcome From the Start In the heart of a bustling high school, Mrs. Torres, a mother of Mexican descent, drops her son off for his first day of high school. Nervous and excited, she hopes his experience will be better than hers, having faced language barriers when she first
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Creating an Inclusive School Culture for Students with Disabilities: Best Practices for Leaders As the morning bell rang, Leiah clutched her backpack tightly, her heart racing. It wasn’t the typical first-day jitters that had her on edge—it was the knowledge that her dyslexia would once again be a barrier between her and her education. Like
Gen Z’s Shift Toward Career Technical Education: Why are more teens choosing vocational paths? 17-year-old Joel stares at his laptop. He’s not scrolling through college brochures or polishing his personal essay. Instead, he’s reviewing job postings and salary data for electricians and plumbers. Joel’s parents, both with bachelor’s degrees, are puzzled. “Isn’t college the key
Why Equity Summit? Today’s world is a complicated one in which, in our darker moments, it can feel like things are only getting worse. But as educators, it is important for us to maintain a hold of our hope for positive and systemic social change. Not only do young people deal with heartbreaking injustices such
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The Lifeline of Arts Education: Why It Matters for High Schoolers Picture this: Sam is a high school student, and it’s the fall of her senior year when she finds herself struggling to stay engaged with her studies. The spark that once fueled her academic drive has faded. That is until she signs up for
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