Political Quotes

“Mr. President. In today's increasingly competitive global market, it is more important than ever that students develop the right skills and knowledge to succeed in postsecondary education and enter the workforce. Our nation's future depends on providing students with an engaging experience that is relevant to the workforce and integrates partnerships with industry and higher education. Unfortunately, many high schools currently lack these opportunities, leaving students unprepared for 21st century careers. In fact, nearly 80 percent of college instructors and 60 percent of employers indicate that public high schools fall short in preparing students for postsecondary education. =========================== NOTE =========================== On page S2681, May 2, 2017, in the middle column, the following appears: Madam President. In today's . . . The online Record has been corrected to read: Mr. KAINE. Mr. President. In today's . . . ========================= END NOTE ========================= The cornerstone of high-quality career and technical education, CTE, is a strong focus on academics. The National Research Center for Career and Technical Education conducted a four-year longitudinal study in three states and found that students participating in CTE programs or career pathways outperformed their peers on the number of credits they earned in science, technology, engineering and math, STEM, and AP classes.…”