This site is a class blog space for new Career and Technical Specializations and Heathcare Science teachers enrolled in the New Teacher Institute (NTI) at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
"Fight for the Perkins Loan"
Why do CTE teachers need to fight for the Perkins Loan - We as CTE teachers need to fight for the Perkins Money because this affects us as teachers as well as the students that we teach and may teach in the future. As a teacher, I want to provide the best and the most for my students. I care about them and I want them to do well in the program as well as when they leave the program to further their education and work to achieve their goals. One of the key factors in this is the funding. It takes money to effectively educate our students and to make sure that they have as many opportunities possibles to be successful. With more money, this could be an opportunity to advance our programs. It could also be the opportunity purchase updated equipment and supplies. This would inturn allow us to make sure that our teaching is current and up to date. This would also help us make sure that our students are well skilled for the competitive job market.
Penelope,
ReplyDeleteI agree with your blog about fighting for the Perkins grant. Providing the best for our students includes being current educationally and technically. Funds are needed to provide our students with current equipment in order to provide hands on skills training.
Consumable supplies like tape, gauze, ace wraps, gloves, etc. are expensive and are quickly depleted. Educational resources like training dvds and cds are also very expensive. Funds are also needed to support programs which incorporate students in the workplace. Obviously, funding is needed to support educational opportunities for teachers as well. We would not be able to function without the Perkins grant.
Melissa Redding
Hello Penelope,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post. First I would like to say I totally agree with you. The program provides so many opportunities for teachers and the students. This program can not go ignored. CTE teachers must have this program to continue to educate and train our students. The skills we train our students on gives them a sense of ownership. I also think the funding is a great support. Honestly, we shouldn't have to fight for it, it should be given freely.