Disparities In Classroom

Due to the mismatch of race from teachers to students in schools, the minority students have a harder time receiving a higher education.“When minority students see someone at the blackboard that looks like you, it helps you reconceive what’s possible for you,” said Thomas S. Dee, a professor of education at Stanford University. By having a teacher with the same race as the student, creates a bond in knowledge of the barriers that minorities have to jump through. It also lets students see that even though they might be in a tough situation, they are able to receive a high level of education and may be able to reach their dreams. In an article in the Nea Today titled When Implicit Bias Shapes Teacher Expectations, they explain that the opinion

Career and Technical Education (CTE) or “vocational education” provides preparation and skill building for careers. Some high school students will enter the workforce without additional training, but many will receive secondary CTE professional certifications. The goal of CTE is to connect students with growing industries in the American economy and give them the skills and training required for long-term success. However, little is known about CTE. Therefore, students lack access to high-quality secondary CTE.

People are told from a young age that the only way to lead a successful life is to go to college. Although there is no denying of the economic advantage post secondary learning can provide for a student, college isn’t necessarily the only available option. Options like trade school or vocational training are other reasonable choices. However, trade school is not seen as legitimate as a traditional four year college, and a trade school student is not seen as having a secure future. The majority of people fail to realize there are hundreds of well paying employment opportunities that do not require the time, money, and effort needed to get a college degree. Not only does the negative perception of trade school hurt the futures of students, it ultimately hurts the nation’s economy. In order to eliminate the stigma surrounding non traditional schools, students and parents should be exposed to trade schools and the benefits of pursuing a vocational career.

federal Job Corps centers to complement students ' career training. We expanded to Job Corps centers across the country and built more

Unlike the other forty-two states, the state of Virginia has not opted into the Common Career and Technical Core; however, Virginia does have its on set of standards for CTE programs. The programs implemented are designed to prepare students for “productive futures while meeting the commonwealth’s need for well-trained and industry certified technical workers” (VDOE CTE). Much like other states’ CTE programs, Virginia actively partners with businesses to design and provide high quality, dynamic programs capable of meeting current, emerging and projected labor market needs (VDEO CTE). Currently, CTE programs serve more than 550,00 students in grades 6-12 who can take advantage of 16 different career clusters, of which include Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Architecture & Construction, Business & Management, Education & Training, Finance, Health Science, Information Technology, Marketing, and much more. (VDOE CTE). These different clusters help students to design a rigorous and relevant plan of study to advance their career goals. As a whole, clusters seek to:

However, even as unemployment remains sky high, a wide range of occupations have fallen out of favor, and companies are struggling to find workers with the necessary skills. The causes of this seem very clear. We the people have held an extremely narrow view of education. Any kind of training or study that does not come with a four-year degree is now considered alternative. According to Mike Rowe, “Many viable careers once aspired to are now seen as "vocational consolation prizes," and many of the dirty jobs that America needs in order to keep maintained are the same jobs that parents and teachers discourage kids from pursuing.”

Education, “is a prerequisite not only for individual educational success but for upward mobility both socially and economically.” (Reardon 18) Reardon demonstrates the importance of national education, “much of the growth in the economy in recent decades has been in areas requiring moderate to high-level literacy skills, economic growth in the United States relies increasingly on the literacy skills of the labor force.” With the increasing demand for workers with college degrees, American companies may have to look elsewhere for capable workers. In Flannery’s article Ann Shadwick, a NEA delegate, explains that “American employers should not need to import qualified, college-educated employees from other countries. Students here should get what they need to be employable, and their teachers—from K12 onward—should have needed resources and training, especially in technology.” Shadwick brings up a good point, teachers need to be qualified to teach and prepare their students for the

From 3D printers and computers to laser engravers and tensile testers, our engineering program has had opportunities to teach its students in a professional engineering environment, making them one step ahead of everyone else in their pursue of a career. The importance of CTE can be seen in the academic and professional success of the students as well as the career success of the graduates. Funding and support, like that which comes from the Perkins Act, is key to the success and achievement of the students, in addition to ensuring that America will have a strong and educated future

Poverty is a serious issue which our society and children faces every day. It is a constant struggle that shouldn’t be ignored. UNICEF states “The study of OECD countries in 2007, over fourteen percent of Australian children under the age of eighteen are currently living in households who are defined as poor or with incomes less than half of the median national income”. The increase in the number and percentage of children living in poverty within our society has contributed to making today's classrooms more diverse than ever it has been. This highlights and makes both teaching and learning more challenging. Diversity exists in the students who are living in poverty and the education assistant and teachers must provide the concept of diversity

Because of the substantial need for industries to obtain and maintain skilled workers, the community college system is pursuing strategies to help employers attract the preferred worker. This is done through education, training, management counseling, and other initiatives (Rockefeller Institute of Government, 2010).

Not enough people realize that there is good paying jobs for little to no college. The industry is what America was built on, and today it is still powered by the trades. I think I learned a lot from further researching this topic, I realized that not all of the U.S. is suffering from the shortage of workers, rather, my findings show that some areas are oversaturated with workers or even just the specific trade. Despite this saturation, I have learned that what I’ve been told all my years, about how the skilled trades are experiencing a loss in workers due to many of the workers becoming retirees and not enough workers to replace them. With this information, I can further my career pursuit, as I now know some areas that are in more need of workers so I can make more money while still doing what I love. This information should be relevant to everyone, because with this, people can possibly find a job they love and never have to go to college, and be making good money straight out of school. Another reason this information is so important is because that without tradesmen, Everyday tasks and jobs may not be

This report will provide the history of career technical education in the United States and relevance of legislative actions, laws, acts and policies beginning as early as the 18th century and continuing through current-day society. Chronologically documented, the primary focus is on the Carl D. Perkins Career Technical Education 2006, its origin, issues and effects of each amendment that led to important federal government legislations. For an understanding of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education 2006 Act, an introduction section will provide information on amended acts, laws, and policies that led to the present act and career technical education. Other sections will discuss time periods of local and national legislation changes in the Carl D. Perkins Act, how they affect the present and future of career and technical education. A brief conclusion of the entire research to include summary findings and references.

Within the core of many educational institutions, diversity is a commercial tacit. While every institution cannot offer the same kind of diversity, the endorsement of such exists through various definitions. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges define diversity through the various classes: race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and age (“Statement on Diversity”)

“The current Perkins Law allows for more state and local flexibility and raises expectations for students participating in career and technical education by holding specific, valid and reliable accountability standards.” Overall, CTE has propelled career based education to a very relevant and almost essential part of traditional learning.

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department and the courses taught in this department of the Danville Public School systems is required to adhere to the guidelines and regulations set forth by the Virginia Department of Education and the local school district. In addition, as a recipient of Carl D. Perkins funds, other guidelines and regulations as outlined in the grant must be followed. As student enroll and complete academic work in a CTE course, industry and work readiness certifications are available. In 2012, the General Assembly passed into law, HB 1061 and SB 489, to strengthen postsecondary education and workplace readiness opportunities for all students. (Education) The new regulation required that each student