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Culinary teachers, industry leaders urge APS to release Perkins funds for CTE programs
Summary
Multiple CTE instructors and a state industry representative urged the Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education on Oct. 15 to release Perkins grant funds they say are already designated for school programs.
Multiple CTE instructors and a state industry representative urged the Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education on Oct. 15 to release Perkins grant funds they say are already designated for school programs.
"Career and technical education plays a vital role in helping students become career ready," Jerome Aragon, a ProStart teacher at El Dorado High School, told the board during public forum. He and other speakers said delayed funds are making it harder to run hands-on classes and competitions.
Catherine Lind, a culinary arts teacher at Atrisco Heritage Academy, said the Perkins grant has paid for…
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