Vocational education was once a staple of American schooling, preparing some kids for blue-collar futures while others were put on a path to college. Today that kind of tracking smacks of classism. "College for all" is the new mantra.
But not everyone wants to go to college, and nearly half of jobs don't require a bachelor's degree. Many experts say it's time to bring career and technical education back. We’ll learn how vocational education has changed and how it's reshaping debates about the purpose of school.
Airs in place of KNPR's State of Nevada on Friday, Sept. 12 at 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
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