Welcome to the eighth issue of CTE Trends for 2010-11!

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New Video Available to Help You Advocate for CTE
The National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium is pleased to announce the creation of  a video, CTE: Making the Difference, which underscores the CTE sector’s achievements and potential to help our nation in this global economy.. .Read more. .

Students Learn to Love Science from Teacher who Demonstrates Concepts via Firing Cannons, Launching Rockets and Detonating Explosions, etc.
Science teacher Brian Wells of Roosevelt High School in Johnstown

Mention black holes and nebulae and Ashli Jones' face will light up like the Denver Zoo at Christmas time. The 17-year-old Roosevelt High School senior has always had a passion for astronomy, but Ashli now has a love for all facets of science — thanks to teacher Brian Wells... .Read more..

Over 350 Students Attend Colorado HOSA Fall Leadership Conference at the Pepsi Center
At their November 16 Fall Leadership Conference at the Pepsi Center, HOSA members enjoyed a “Courtside Experience” during pre-game festivities leading up to that evening’s matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks. ... Read more..