One of the biggest challenges educators face is ensuring that students have meaningful options if they find themselves with "nothing to do" when their coursework is done.
Twenty-nine percent of all public schools are giving students free breakfast and lunch this school year, which is a sizeable increase from 21% in October 2022.
Technological innovation is fundamentally reshaping industries and the skills required to succeed in the workforce. CTE programs, which aim to equip students with practical, career-ready skills, must evolve to meet these demands. District leaders can enhance CTE programs with artificial intelligence and computer science education, aligning these programs with the evolving needs of employers and […]
An extended learning program powered by the U.S. Navy introduces Somis Union School District students to robotics, the engineering side of farming, and other professional skills.
For years, rural systems have lagged behind in integrating edtech into instruction. But now, thanks to greater internet access and more affordable and innovative technologies, conditions are ripe for rural districts to catch up.
Steers, sheep, horses, pigs, rabbits, chickens, a sweet-smelling tangerine grove and acres of rotating crops are part of Madera South’s agriculture pathway for students—one of thousands of career-focused courses in California high schools that are part of a renaissance in career and technical education.
At Maysville High School in Maysville, Mo., population 1,100, classes can be a little tough for the squeamish. Course work can involve assigned reading and algebra, but also a serious amount of blood and guts.
The quality of school meals has steadily improved, especially since the 2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act strengthened nutrition standards for school meals. In fact, by 2017, one study found that school meals provided the best diet quality of any major U.S. food source.
When Kim Rider and her team contact a former student, they aren’t just checking in—they’re also gathering data. Rider oversees career and technical education in Allen Parish, a region of rural Louisiana known for pine forests and the state’s largest casino.
Students have the natural talent to fill the nation's most in-demand careers in healthcare, manufacturing, technology and finance. Education leaders may, however, be concerned that not enough students are being exposed to these fields, according to YouScience's 2024 State of the Future U.S. Workforce report.
