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Optimizing Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile for Career Success

As a teacher, you’ve been busy this year with various activities such as coaching sports teams, advising after-school clubs or CTSOs, and attending advisory board meetings. All of these activities can be great assets to add to your Cover Letter and Resume, and we’ll discuss how to highlight these experiences in a professional way to stand out from other applicants.

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113 Closing Down Your FCS Classroom: Inventory, Maintenance, Communication, Storage, Surplus, and Grants

As the school year comes to a close, it’s essential for Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) teachers to properly close down their classrooms. This includes taking inventory, conducting maintenance, communicating with administrators and colleagues, and determining how to handle any surplus materials. Additionally, FCS teachers may want to explore grant opportunities to supplement their classroom resources for the upcoming school year. In this blog post, we’ll dive into each of these areas in more detail, providing tips and strategies to help FCS teachers successfully close down their classrooms and prepare for the future.

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The Relevance of FCS Education in Public K-12 Education

we explore the importance and relevance of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education in the public K-12 education system. While many may view FCS as an elective or unnecessary, it actually plays a critical role in preparing students for their future as productive citizens and strong family members. Join us as we discuss the practical skills and knowledge that students gain through FCS education and why it’s essential for their success in life.

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Exploring the Innovations and Impact of Career and Technical Education (CTE): Navigating the future with CTSO leadership

As the job market continues to evolve, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are adapting to meet the changing needs of the workforce. In this episode, we’ll explore the latest trends in CTE, including the integration of new technologies and project-based learning, and how these changes are preparing students for successful careers. We’ll also delve into the benefits of participating in Career and Technical Education Student Leadership Organizations (CTSOs) and how they’re helping to shape the future of the workforce

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