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How to perform in a booming drone job market

Drone performances are the new fireworks, and they require a unique set of skills. This district is setting the standard with the world's first drone performance team.

A superintendent who sees himself as the ‘shepherd’ of his flock

La Porte ISD Superintendent Dr. Walter Jackson lives by one leadership philosophy: Put the needs of others first.

Learn from this superintendent’s ‘student-first’ philosophy

Kentucky's 2026 Superintendent of the Year shares the initiatives he's most proud of that separate his district from the rest.

The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

AI-driven insights, peer-to-peer collaboration and more built exclusively for K-12 Superintendents and their leaders.

A look at revolutionary tech-centered CTE programs

With jobs in cybersecurity and other emerging STEM-related fields growing, school districts are getting the support from states to introduce these CTE programs.

Biden’s new CTE reporting rules reversed by Trump

"The 11th hour Biden-Harris information collection on CTE programs was unnecessary bureaucratic red tape that would only drive up costs and hinder innovation," the Department of Education contends.

Career exploration: How Washington schools are setting the course

New initiative allows districts to bridge the gaps in access to career exploration that aligns with student aspirations and meet the state's workforce needs.

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These CTE trends bring the future workforce into focus

Lets do our part as educators to leverage CTE to help todays students experience life-affirming academic success and capitalize on that positive momentum.

Career-connected learning: It’s how to prepare all students for success

Career-connected learning is critical to keeping students engaged and building trust with the communities we serve.

How this principal is building big demand for career tech

Every year, Poteau High School Principal Joe Ballard sends more than 100 kids through Kiamichi Technology Centers, where students spend half of their school day exploring career paths that meet local workforce needs.

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Lessons from Switzerland: How to bridge the real-world learning gap

Switzerland's schools offer insight into an education system that seamlessly integrates academic learning with real-world application.

CTE surge: How to act now to fill healthcare shortages

In education, an increased emphasis on healthcare-related career and technical education programs can help solve this critical issue.

From Classroom to Career: How Certifications Enable Practical STEM Learning and CTE Readiness

Date & Time: Tuesday, August 20th at 2 pm ET

A panel of experts will explore how to leverage school facilities and data as educational tools for integrating STEM and Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, and share insights from Hardin County Schools, where district leaders have implemented STEM and CTE experiential learning opportunities and certification programs in their schools.

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CTE surge: Sixth grade is never too early for welding!

Michigan's Orchard View Pubic Schools is boosting engagement by sending sixth-graders to a local career tech center to begin exploringand experiencinga wide range of potential careers.

How to steer students toward “skilled-collar” career opportunities

Roles in fields such as wind energy, robotics, hybrid and EV repair and welding are expanding career choices beyond white- or blue-collar to include a new breed, the "skilled-collar."

School boards: The four keywords that keep coming up in the biggest districts

Do school boards share the priorities of their district's superintendents? Do they share the same priorities across the country? Burbio has been providing regular updates on the hot-button topics that are priorities at meetings right now.

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Not enough Black students are being exposed to STEM careers

A substantial number of Black students have the aptitude but not the access to in-demand STEM and CTE fields. This exposure gap is even wider for Black girls, a new report warns.

These pathways are launching high schools past a college-only mindset

When our high school used to offer a college tour, students and their parents signed up in droves. In contrast, when we offered an industry tour, the response was lukewarm at best.

Florida to bolster workforce development with $25 million grant

This additional funding is part of the $100 million awarded in August to school districts and higher education institutions across Florida to alleviate costs associated with creating or expanding career and technical education programs.

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Superintendent spotlight: Learning from CEOs and defending public education

"We have not yet arrived but we are certainly on our way," is how Superintendent Michael Daria describes, enthusiastically and honestly, the progress students are making at Tuscaloosa City Schools in Alabama.

In-demand careers: Gender bias in K12 schools may be perpetuating a lack of exposure for students

Students have the natural talent to fill the nations most in-demand careers in healthcare, manufacturing, technology and finance. Education leaders may, however, be concerned that not enough students are being exposed to these fields, according to YouScience's 2024 State of the Future U.S. Workforce report.

Education in 2024: Partners break down 8 big trends

Collaboration will grow between K12 and the business community as academic growth is carefully assessed as AI drives the edtech evolution.

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What will drive more urgency around career prep in 2024?

Pressures on the wider U.S. workforce caused by a lack of workers with the requisite skills will drive more collaboration between K12 schools and employers.

How one big state is steering students toward higher-paying careers

California's forthcoming Master Plan on Career Education will, among other steps, help incoming high school students begin exploring well-compensated careersincluding professions that don't require college degrees.

Why this principal strives to be a ‘great simplifier’

The key to improving student outcomes is helping educators find a comfortable place to start working toward big goals, says Danny Mendez, Indiana's Principal of the Year. "This is the one profession that helps create all the other professions. It's being a storyteller about our kidswho they are, what they need, what they want to be and what their dreams are."

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How strategic plan goals vary in urban, rural and suburban school districts

See which strategic plan priorities are most prominent in rural school districts and which get more attention in urban and suburban systems.

6 key moves for leaders who want to accelerate career pathways

If you've built a career pathways program, you know it's a complex undertaking that requires outreach and collaboration with local business and organizations. If you're only in the preliminary phase, the good news is those who have developed successful initiatives have plenty of lessons to share.

What K12 leaders need to know about gender gaps in college and career confidence

Here's a number that should startle superintendents: 72% of female high school graduates lack confidence about their career path, a new survey has found.

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How this superintendent is harnessing the power of social media for good

"I try to be ever-present," is how Superintendent Brian Nichols describes his effort to stay connected and engaged with his students, staff and community at New Kent County Public Schools in Virginia. "When kids see me, they call me by nameI have 3,500 kids and I'm getting to where I can call them by name."

7 quick tips: Helping the class of 2023 find alternatives to college

More than half of the graduating class of 2023 is opting out of the traditional four-year college education, according to a survey released Tuesday. While these numbers are no cause for alarm, leaders should be concerned thatnearly one-third of the graduates were not aware of the career and technical education programs that would have given them alternative paths.

How Township High School District 214 is embedding entrepreneurship

Its true what they say: a traditional four-year college education isnt for everyone. But virtually every kid who walks the hallways of Township High School District 214s six schools will get a job at some point in their lives.

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Nontraditional outcomes: Why schools are measuring 4 new types of student success

A loose coalition of 250 school leaders is experimenting with deeper learning, social-emotional skills, self-direction and career readiness as they and their teams seek new ways to equip students for success after high school graduation.

‘Secret sauce’: Top-notch administrators keep this superintendent’s stress levels at bay

What makes Ysleta ISD unique? Superintendent Xavier De La Torre allows his cabinet members to communicate directly with school board members on the full range of issues.

7 questions: Superintendent is prepping rural students for future success

Superintendent Steve Willard's extensive experience as a CTE teacher has helped him set a course for the Belle Fourche School District as a model CTE system.

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7 questions: Tomball ISD superintendent is raising CTE to a new level

A groundbreaking CTE initiative torpedoed by COVID has turned into a big winand a massive new innovation campusfor Tomball ISD outside Houston.

Why public-private partnerships are pivotal for pupils to reach full potential

The concept holds untapped promise yet has been overlooked for many years. For whatever reason, the private sector and public education have never come together academically.