4 high school programs in Md., IL, … can really cook
Only 4 high school programs in the country, including 1 in IL and 1 in Md., have achieved exemplary status for their culinary arts programs.
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Who run the world? She who codes it.
Girls Who Code promotes equity in high-tech fields. A summer immersion camp, where 1 team programmed robots, is part of it.
Federal rule change could make grad rates fall
States that offer different levels of high school diploma may need to adjust their graduation rates pursuant to a federal rule change.
Expect more career & technical education in W.Va.
W.Va. has seen a dramatic rise in career and technical education, or vocational training in high school. Why does the US lag behind?
DeVos, Ivanka Trump talk STEM for girls
Is there a shortage of girls going into STEM-related careers? Maybe there was at one point, but it has largely disappeared these days.
New factory jobs may come to Wisconsin
In terms of career-readiness, the government can play a role. Let's start with building manufacturing capacity and talent in the US, if we can.
On the job, autonomy brings positive rewards
In looking for a job, more research is starting to confirm that those happiest in their jobs are those with autonomy.
Cymbals in Morton & the IL state budget
IL continues under a budget impasse. Although towns step up to help, it comes down to figuring out how to solve the root problem.
Laws, DACA, undocumented, crime, jobs, etc.
An immigration, or rather a "deportation," force is being launched by the Dept. of Homeland Security under Pres. Donald Trump.
Career & tech ed month in Maryland
C.T.E. programs get the spotlight, as the state supt. and lt. gov. from Md. visit one of the top-flight career programs.