STEM Equity Initiative Blog

The Changing Role of CTE and the Nontraditional Indicator: Part One
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The Changing Role of CTE and the Nontraditional Indicator: Part One

Career and Technical Education (CTE) has undergone a transformative journey since its inception in 1749 at the Academy and College of Philadelphia. Departing from the traditional European educational model, which predominantly focused on classical studies tailored to the sons of affluent landowners, this institution provided a pragmatic curriculum aimed at equipping individuals with tangible skills essential for success in the New World.

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Cosmetology and Boys: Recruitment and Retention Success Stories
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Cosmetology and Boys: Recruitment and Retention Success Stories

Cosmetology has long been a program in Career and Technology Education (CTE) across the country that predominantly attracts and enrolls “females”. The social construct of gender is so fluid now, especially among the younger generations, that the dichotomy of male versus female has expanded.

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