Every two years, America Succeeds analyzes 82 million job descriptions. Researchers found that eight of the top ten most in-demand skills are not taught explicitly in schools, according to Tim Taylor, Co-founder and President of America Succeeds, and one of the edLeader Panelists on “From College and Career Readiness Silos to Connected Student Experiences: Sparking Enrollment and Excitement.”
Presented by Nina Walls, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Director, Rockingham County Schools (NC); Tim Taylor, Co-Founder and President, America Succeeds; and Chris Minnich, CEO, MetaMetrics
Moderated by Brad Baumgartner, Chief Growth Officer, Edmentum
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs can be life changing for students, expanding potential pathways for after graduation. Many leaders, though, don’t understand exactly what a successful CTE program looks like, or even why it matters.
Presented by Tisha Richmond, Culinary Arts Teacher, Book Author, Medford School District 549C (OR); and Tara Bordeaux, 2018 Texas Teacher of the Year, CTE Specialist – Arts/AV Tech & Comms, and Info Tech, Austin Independent School District (TX)
Moderated by Justin McElwee, Enablement Manager, Wayground (formerly Quizizz)
Presented by Dr. Natalie Kuldell, Founder and Executive Director, BioBuilder Educational Foundation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Career education classes—they were previously often regarded as the non-academic, less important tracts in high school. While it was accepted that someone had to learn and work in trades, neither those students nor career goals were celebrated like others. Now, though, school leaders and communities have a better understanding of the purpose and potential of offering career-connected education.
Presented by David Herman, Principal of CTE Curriculum and Instruction, Jersey City Board of Education; and Thomas Levy, Senior Lead Educator for Career and Technical Education, Camden City School District (NJ)
Presented by Anita Clarke, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, Decatur City Schools (AL); Sarah Miles, Former Educator, Current National Solutions Director, Edmentum; Casey Stone, Former Educator, Current Partnership Manager, Edmentum; and Dr. Joseph Wise, Co-Founder and Board Chairman, Distinctive Schools, and Co-Founder and CEO, Acceleration Academies
It’s no secret that there is a shortage of K-12 teachers overall. However, the lack of Black educators in the pipeline has lasted even longer and is especially concerning. When children have role models who look like them, who come from their culture and share their experiences, they tend to make a stronger connection with the teacher and the value of their education.