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Audrain, R. Lennon; Mendez, Gregory – Phi Delta Kappan, 2023
A majority of students in career and technical education teacher academies indicate that they do not want to be educators. Recognizing this, Skyline High School propelled its teacher academy program in a new direction and redesigned it in a way that is mutually beneficial to the teacher academy students, preK-12 learners, and the education…
Descriptors: Vocational Education, High School Students, Career Academies, Curriculum Development
Underwood, Julie – Phi Delta Kappan, 2015
Public funding of private K-12 schooling through vouchers continues to be a contentious issue across the U.S., even though a solid majority of Americans continues to oppose them. The voucher plans run the risk of legal challenge for how they handle the rights of students with disabilities and whether they violate state constitutional provisions…
Descriptors: Public Support, Educational Development, Educational Vouchers, Public Opinion
Merz, Sandy; Wiebke, Kathy – Phi Delta Kappan, 2015
Today's classrooms emphasize helping students learn not just for the sake of learning but to become prepared to join the workforce. While teachers across the U.S. know students must be ready for college and career, many may not be sure exactly which skills, competencies, and lessons they need to teach to prepare and animate students for the world…
Descriptors: Educational Practices, School Business Relationship, Job Skills, Educational Needs
Metzger, Christa – Phi Delta Kappan, 1985
Describes a training program conducted in Arizona from 1979 to 1983 that measurably increased the number of female principals in Arizona and markedly improved attitudes toward women as school administrators. Covers the program's antecedents, outcomes, participant recruitment and selection process, use of consultants, and workshop agendas. (PGD)
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, Administrators, Career Development, Elementary Secondary Education