CTE month is an opportunity to show a spotlight on programs that impact everyone! Whether you have an interest in Business, Culinary, Woodshop, Engineering, Photography, Childcare, Hospitality or others not listed. CTE reaches the individual student…
CTE Month Teacher Spotlights
Celebrate CTE Month with us as we shine a spotlight on outstanding Career and Technical Education teachers who are dedicated to empowering students to thrive in the classroom, their communities, and beyond. Discover their perspectives on…
Sparking Potential: How CTE Empowered Me as a Welder, Teacher, and Author
Hello, my name is Larry Jeffus, and I’m a welder. I have been a welder my entire life. To celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, I’d like to share a little bit about how my technical education has changed my life. Because of my learning differences, I struggled…
CTE Teacher Spotlight – Scott Bass
Career and Technical Education Month is the time to inform the world and celebrate the hard work of educational professionals that are passionate about preparing young people by developing transferrable skills…
CTE Teacher Spotlight – Elizabeth Hartley
For me, CTE Month is about celebrating students who may be unsuccessful in the traditional four-year school. It’s about supporting those who were told, “You can’t” or “You’re not good enough.” In CTE, we are dedicated to championing you! We are here to train the next generation of…
CTE Teacher Spotlight – Robin Carter
The interesting thing about CTE is that the work we do is a continuous journey of growth and exploration for our students…
The Intersection of Academics & Mental Health
“You have to Maslow before you can Bloom.”
I heard this statement a few years ago and it has stuck with me. It often takes me back to my time as a first grade teacher. I was young, in my second year of teaching, and had a student in my class who would impact my view of education forever. Giovanni came to me as a first grader who, despite having attended Pre-K and Kindergarten, didn’t recognize the letter G. He would scream and cry and throw fits in the hallways, and my teammates felt sorry for me that I was his teacher (but were also glad they were not). The referral process for special education had been initiated.
Slingshot Challenge Educator Information Session
Watch this special educator information session to learn more about the Slingshot Challenge for students ages 13–18, brought to you by our partners at National Geographic Society. This session is an opportunity for educators to receive an overview of the Slingshot Challenge basics, hear tips from educators who’ve participated in the challenge, and have questions answered. We also explore practical ways for educators to incorporate the Slingshot Challenge into their classrooms. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the Slingshot Challenge and how to empower your students to participate in this engaging initiative!
Keeping up with MapMaker, Deepen Science and Social Studies explorations!
MapMaker, developed by ESRI and National Geographic, continues to evolve! Join us to see the latest updates. Explore how your students can gain an understanding of the world’s most crucial issues, challenges, and historical context of place.
Importance of Developing Your Students’ Use of Data and Map Skills
Newer technologies make map reading easier for students and adults alike! Having digital maps at their fingertips, our students may question traditional mapping activities or lessons. There are a few ways educators can implement engaging mapping skill practice for learners and integrate technologies at the same time.





