Career-Connected Learning

Incorporating Career Relevance in the Classroom

For almost a decade I’ve started the school year by asking my urban elementary students to draw a picture of what they think a scientist does at

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Keeping Girls in STEM: 5 Engaging Math Projects

Now that students are back in the school routine, it is the perfect time to ramp up the energy in your classroom with PBL. October 11th is International

How to Prepare CTE Students for Technology’s Changing Landscape

Districts across the country revise and rewrite their academic visions, goals, and strategic plans every year. Professional development (PD) for administrators is embedded, and if the district has

Helping Students Build Essential Financial Literacy Skills

With the growing emphasis on financial literacy in education, it’s crucial to integrate financial literacy into classrooms and start building these essential life skills early on. Explore

Leveraging Technology to Engage Students in Meaningful Career-Focused Learning

After 12 years of teaching in Florida’s public school system, Brian Tupper’s principal let him know he was considered a “non-fiction reading teacher”, rather than a

The Connecticut State Department of Education Selects Defined Learning as Statewide Vendor Partner

CSDE chooses Defined Learning's online curricula to advance equity and accelerate learning in all districts. Defined Learning is honored to partner with The Connecticut State Department

Providing Career-Based Learning Opportunities in the Classroom

Educators and parents are still in the habit of asking students what they want to be when they grow up. In my experience, students often answer with a

The Key to Preparing Students for the Future: Early Career Exploration & Experiences

Employability skills — such as problem-solving, teamwork, work ethic, communication, and leadership — have become an essential outcome of classroom teaching and are critical to prepare students for future careers.

Introduce Middle School Career Exploration via Project-Based Learning

Student engagement has long been the focus of educators and administrators everywhere. We want to connect with our students. We want to make an impact, to prepare students

Sticking with STEM: Maintaining Hands-On Learning While Virtual

I was recently interviewed on a podcast and was asked how I felt about the changes in education in light of the pandemic. We discussed the fact that

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