With agricultural education teachers continually leaving the teaching profession, it is up to schools and administrators to assist in retaining teachers. People are motivated differently based on their experiences and goals for their futures. Both intrinsic and altruistic motivators are highly involved when one decides to become a teacher. The…

A primary purpose of School-Based Agricultural Education (SBAE) programs is to prepare students for successful careers in agriculture, food, and natural resource-related industries. Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is a component of SBAE and is regarded as a valuable experience for students. However, SAE is often viewed as a weakness…

Career Technical Education (CTE) and career readiness have become a national priority, reshaping high school curricula across the country. Once primarily centered on college preparation, college and career readiness now emphasizes career pathways as a key component of learner success, with 43 states including at least one career-focused indicator…