September 2014

Why we cannot afford to lose CTE in schools

Career and Technical Education (CTE) is a vital part of our nation’s education system.  Despite a myriad of positive outcomes related to CTE, such as creativity, problem solving, manual dexterity, and spatial perception, CTE participation, funding, and emphasis have declined in recent years.  This paper discusses the history of CTE as well as the current status of CTE in education.  Positive...

Author(s): Scott Bartholomew