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Building Future Ready Skills through Defined Careers

Defined Learning

We continue to hear there is a skill deficiency for young adults coming out of high school and college. Yet, what specific skills are needed and how can learners build those skills in a meaningful way that will help them find their purpose and passion to drive success for the future?

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How to Prepare CTE Students for Technology’s Changing Landscape

Defined Learning

However, is this really what is happening nationwide, and are Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers included in the “trickle-down” process of PD? Districts across the country revise and rewrite their academic visions, goals, and strategic plans every year.

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Becoming Financially Literate

Defined Learning

In many schools across the country, we are starting to see an increased focus on the importance of financial literacy. April is Financial Literacy Month, a time to focus on helping students to develop essential skills that will be an important part of their everyday life, not just in the future , but now.

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Keeping Girls in STEM: 5 Engaging Math Projects

Defined Learning

October 11 th is International Day of the Girl Child and it provides a good opportunity to make sure your female students are engaging in STEM and being exposed to STEM careers. Now that students are back in the school routine, it is the perfect time to ramp up the energy in your classroom with PBL.

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Planning for the Future: Exploring Careers Through Real-World Learning

Defined Learning

Jobs are changing, technology is becoming even more advanced and careers that exist today may not be needed in the future. The world is constantly evolving and the skills that are in demand now may not be needed five years from now.

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Building Career Aspirations in STEM: Helping Students See Their Future Selves

Defined Learning

For almost a decade I’ve started the school year by asking my urban elementary students to draw a picture of what they think a scientist does at work all day. When I walk around the room, I often see pictures of white-haired men dressed in lab coats working at a lab bench mixing chemicals.

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Career-Readiness Through Career-Connected PBL

Defined Learning

Project-based learning grounded in authentic career scenarios is an effective approach for both general and career education.