Why the High-Achievers Have Moved to ‘Shop’ Class

Published: May 01, 2019
A new breed of students has flooded into career-technical education, and they’re transforming a slice of the K-12 world that’s long suffered from stigma and disrespect. Read the full story on Education Week online.

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