What On Earth Is Career Technical Education?

Lisa JonesBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Lead Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Career Technical Education (CTE) explores interests & builds skills for students in middle and high school. CTE offers diverse electives and prepares students with certifications for various careers. Encouraging CTE allows students to explore passions beyond traditional college paths. So often when you meet new people one of the most common questions is, “What do you do?”  Usually, I … Read More

College vs. Entrepreneurship? Who Wins in 2021?

Teach Better TeamBlog, Differentiate Better, Lead Better

TL;DR: College and entrepreneurship both have benefits and serve different individuals in different ways. The cost and benefits of both college and entrepreneurship need to be understood. For a functioning society, both college and career-ready individuals need to be supported and valued. College vs. Entrepreneurship As the job market continues to expand and more and more people are quitting their … Read More

Ep. 26: Happiness Killer | Defining Success | Transcripts

Tom SchimmerThe Tom Schimmer Podcast

In Don’t @ Me (2:16), Tom identifies the most efficient and effective happiness killer. Then (15:11) hear how the first 24 guests have answered the question, “What’s your definition of success?” Finally, in Assessment Corner (37:02), Tom describes why conversations about a new vision for university transcripts need to be thought through in terms of plausibility for the end-users; that … Read More