Up On Taconic - October 27, 2025 - 'The Truth about CTE: Breaking Myths and Building Futures'

Up On Taconic

Oct 27 2025 | 00:31:22

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Show Notes

What really makes a Career and Technical Education (CTE) school like Taconic High special? In this episode, Dr. Matt Bishop sits down with CTE Supervisor Marcie Simonds, Assistant Principal Amy Shaw, and Multimedia student Emma Baczek to talk about the real advantages of a CTE education—and to clear up some of the biggest misconceptions about vocational schools. From hands-on learning to college and career readiness, this conversation dives into how CTE programs are shaping the next generation of skilled, creative, and confident professionals.

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