Vocational/technical education is often a tough sell on the education establishment, however, here’s evidence where it works.
“Vocational education used to be where you sent the dumb kids or the supposed misfits who weren’t suited for classroom learning.”
Not any more.
The technical-science programs for these and other students are turning them into hands-on, attentive high school graduates with practical skills to boot.
Over 98% of these high school students graduate from high school!
In addition, almost all of the students pass the state comprehensive test given to all 17 year-olds statewide, whereas only less than 40% of the non-vocational students pass.
Also, many of these students will obtain certificates in their respective fields and others will also continue on to college too.
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