Career and technical education (#CTE) programs have moved beyond outdated perceptions, employing techniques that traditional schools should consider incorporating, writes Samantha Shane, a CTE teacher in New Jersey. EdSurge edsurge.com/news/2024-07-1…

"All high schools need to be thinking about how to address the disparity between the skills that today’s employers want employees to have and the actual skills they have." - Samantha Shane EdSurge Opinion: What All High Schools Can Draw From CTE Programs edsurge.com/news/2024-07-1…

Check out this informative article by Morris County Vocational School District (MCVSD) instructor Samantha Shane: What All High Schools Can Draw From Career and Technical Education Programs edsurge.com/news/2024-07-1… via EdSurge

Here are 4 tips for reimagining PD into a professional, engaging, and impactful experience for all educators: ascd.org/blogs/rethinki…

Having a couple ideas for easy-to-start activities in your back pocket can come in handy when lessons don't go as planned. Paige Tutt edutopia 28 Teacher-Tested, Ready-to-Use Academic Sponge Activities edutopia.org/article/28-tea…

What if why you choose to become a teacher determines how successful you will be in the role? Learning about teacher motivation could help us find ways to improve the quality of our nation’s teachers, so we designed a study to find out more. Read more: edsurge.com/news/2024-08-0…

High schools need to address the disparity between the skills that today’s employers want employees to have and the actual skills they have. By design, Career Technical Education programs consider questions that are relevant to this gap. Read more: edsurge.com/news/2024-07-1…

Have you ever read a book you couldn't put down? Explore the elements of a good book with your students using this video. (Grades: 9-12) bit.ly/4551kH2

How can educators take their knowledge and skills to make an impact outside of the classroom? 🏫 Starr Sackstein, (she/her)'s new Routledge Eye On Education Making an Impact Outside of the Classroom outlines alternative career paths for educators ⬇️ spr.ly/6019Y7lgd

We're thankful for the work of JerseyCAN's Paula White, her partners and the elected leadership that got this done. Mandatory literacy screeners and more, coming to the Garden State. More about the legislation in this week's New Reality Roundup: 50can.org/the-new-realit…

The “Because, But, So…” summarization and comprehension strategy from The Writing Revolution, by Judith C. Hochman, is NOT just for students! Last week, I used the “Because, But, So” strategy with teachers in my teacher-training course VIU! Each day, after a deep dive

Just in time for the start of the school year! These community builders will help you start the school year off strong while building community in your classroom. edutopia.org/article/buildi…

CTE teachers: Want to get students working together, critically thinking about a task, *and* having fun? 🥳 Check out these community-building activities from Samantha Shane: edut.to/3WPG4SR

Opening class with an activity focused on building community helps students get to know each other while building a culture of trust and collaboration. Samantha Shane edutopia Community Builders for CTE Classrooms edutopia.org/article/buildi…

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Applications Open for JerseyCAN NJ Teacher Leader Policy and Parent Champions for Strong Schools Fellowships! ConnectED Workforce is proud to partner with JerseyCAN for its year-long program to empower NJ teachers and parents as advocates. Apply here: bit.ly/4cy6kHm

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Today I had my grade 9 students create a group resume! Students had so much fun collaborating and sharing about their summers. edutopia.org/article/buildi…

The Call for Participation for the #ASCDAnnual Conference 2025 is OPEN! Are you reimagining & redesigning learning through impactful pedagogy? This is your chance to showcase your ideas in San Antonio, June 29-July 2! Submit your interest by Sept 27: hubs.li/Q02NdSDt0

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