Career and Technical Education in Allen Parish
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What is the primary challenge faced by Kim Rider in tracking the effectiveness of her career education program?

  • Lack of student interest in pursuing careers
  • Insufficient funds for program implementation
  • Inability to track students after they enter the workforce (correct)
  • Limited availability of courses in agriculture and health sciences
  • What is the main reason states struggle to determine if career education is working?

  • Disconnection between K-12 school and workforce data sets (correct)
  • Inadequate funding for career education programs
  • Lack of student enthusiasm for career education
  • Insufficient course offerings in coding and welding
  • What is the purpose of Kim Rider's team contacting former students?

  • To promote the casino industry in Louisiana
  • To provide career guidance to students
  • To gather data on the effectiveness of career education programs (correct)
  • To encourage students to pursue careers in agriculture
  • What is unique about Louisiana's approach to tracking students' career paths?

    <p>It combines K-12 school and workforce data sets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 4,000-student school district in Allen Parish?

    <p>It offers a unique range of career education programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of states not connecting their K-12 school and workforce data sets?

    <p>States are unable to track students' career paths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major obstacle for policymakers in Louisiana to evaluate the effectiveness of CTE programs?

    <p>Strict student-data privacy laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of Louisiana's failure to report CTE students' post-graduation outcomes to the federal government?

    <p>Loss of $21 million in annual federal funding for career education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Daniel Kreisman's research effort?

    <p>To inform CTE policymakers by compiling data and producing research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many states, including Louisiana, do not report to the federal government the number of CTE students finding jobs soon after high school?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concern expressed by Jill Prather-Cowart, the assistant superintendent?

    <p>Uncertainty about the career preparedness of CTE students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many states maintain data systems that connect education and employment information, according to a 2021 analysis?

    <p>27</p> Signup and view all the answers

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