Non-degree pathways gain appeal for teens By Paul Katula • Aug 2, 2025 States and schools expand non-degree training options as more teens seek hands-on skills and affordable paths to in-demand careers.
Corliss students take FAA’s drone-flying license exam By Paul Katula • Nov 27, 2022 A Chicago high school is proud of its new drone-flying licensure prep class, which opens up career opportunities for STEM students.
Biomed out at Alton, culinary arts back at Manatee By Paul Katula • Sep 8, 2022 Teacher arrivals and departures are announced in a few career-oriented courses: culinary arts and biomedical sciences.
Entrepreneurs rise at Stephen Decatur H.S. By Paul Katula • Nov 2, 2021 The entrepreneurial drive is strong in young people, some of whom try to start small business ventures while in high school.
Book this food truck from Balto. Co. C.T.E. By Paul Katula • Sep 30, 2021 A food trailer built for Baltimore County Public Schools culinary arts programs may be the first of its kind in Maryland.
Joppatowne C.T.E. explores homeland security science By Paul Katula • Oct 3, 2018 Homeland security needs many scientists & technicians due to heightened vigilance. High schools are preparing students.
Trump signs 1st major education law By Paul Katula • Aug 1, 2018 A new law underscores the president's hope to "develop the workforce" in the nation's "booming economy." 1st major ed bill signed.
Pulsera Project leads CTE Month at Alton By Paul Katula • Feb 2, 2018 CTE Month brings up controversies—from working conditions in Central America to US politics—but kids wear colorful bracelets.
Don’t make C.T.E. a case of ‘pep without purpose’ By Paul Katula • Oct 29, 2017 Career and technical education programs in high school are great: they serve a focused need for vocational training. Don't stop there.
Geometry builds a new house, even in a tree By Paul Katula • Oct 5, 2017 Math and CTE students in IL and Texas are using geometry to build houses—some for living in, some for climbing in, as in tree houses.