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Not Your Father's Shop Class

It's no longer enough for high school seniors to choose between college and work; today's students need preparation for both. In California, and throughout the country, schools are rejuvenating classes once known as vocational education and integrating career skills with academics. Get a close-up look at new models of career and technical education, and see how they work.
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Educators at this Houston school help kids go on to college and careers by challenging and supporting them.
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