Students working on a welding project.
The State Board of Career and Technical Education (SBCTE) welcomed Governor Mark Gordon to its Feb. 15 meeting and praised the commission's bold leadership. He thanked the committee for its service and characterized the state committee as the right group of people having the right conversations at the right time. The governor said that while Wyoming has a long history of providing quality education, it now embraces core principles for improving education. He specifically mentioned alumni profiles, reimaging and piloting innovations in educational offerings, continued efforts to lower state standards, and his involvement in the Wyoming Future of Learning Partnership.
The Wyoming School Boards Association also attended the meeting to share its work with local businesses and school districts. Ignite Wyoming. The initiative involves students in developing content that celebrates education across the state. Wyoming Indian High School students and their instructor, Nate Reinhart, teamed up with Casper businesswoman Katrina Beckman to showcase how Fremont County School District 14 is incorporating Native culture into student activities. did.
“The Ignite Wyoming program is an example of Wyoming businesses collaborating with local schools to provide students with a real-world learning experience, which aligns perfectly with the profile of our graduates,” said SBCTE President Bill.・Mr. Lambert said.
Dr. Jenna Sim, SBCTE member and interim dean of the University of Wisconsin School of Education, shared efforts by the state of Wisconsin and community colleges to promote and recruit students into entry-level courses and CTE education. promotion video. University of California CTE Outreach His consultant Rob Hill provided data reflecting his current CTE teacher shortage and projected attrition rates.
The Wyoming Department of Education shared public comments received regarding proposed amendments to the state Perkins V Plan. The board plans to take action on the revised plan at its April 18 meeting. In honor of National Career and Technical Education Month, the department shared: CTE data This reflects the accomplishments of Wyoming students, noting that more than 6,000 students participate in career and technical student organizations across the state.
