A National Research Report: What Principals Would Tell Parents to Help Parents Help Their Children Here’s what elementary and secondary principals said when asked what they would tell parents, “If they could tell parents just one
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Selecting Your Child’s Courses
Recommended Classes for College Success The academic rigor of your child’s high school courses is an important factor in the college admission process. College admission officers see the high school course schedule as a blueprint
CTE Highlighted on PBS NewsHour
In the inaugural edition of its new education-focused segment, entitled “Making the Grade,” PBS NewsHour aired a story that examined the growing recognition of the value of CTE across the country and its path forward.
CTE Works for College Students and Adults
Postsecondary CTE fosters postsecondary completion and prepares students and adults for in-demand careers. OACES Careers and Technical Education programs offer a variety of industries to our students. Here are the facts from the Association for
Choosing Smart Electives For Your High Schooler
Cultivating Interests, Strengths, and Special Talents Your high school freshman gets good grades in all her required classes, so she should be able to follow her fancy in choosing electives, right? Not necessarily. Many high
How to be Involved in your Child’s Education
The PTA’s National Standards for Family-School Partnerships offer a framework for how families, schools, and communities should work together to support student success. Here are some ideas for how you can get involved in your
Help Your Child Build Good Study Habits
Your child will encounter a wide variety of assignments throughout high school and after graduation. New and challenging projects will help expand your child’s knowledge and skills. As they begin to juggle more-advanced class work,
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Constructing an email cover letter
Keep your cover letter short. Brevity is critical. One or two paragraphs – under 150 words- should be sufficient. A cover letter is more of a “cover note.” Always use standard cover letter protocol. Just
What to do and what not to do on your cover letter
The cover letter has three parts: 1. The first paragraph tells why you are writing: identifies the employer and position by name, and conveys how/where you found the job lead. 2. The second section, which