Career Technical Education, Pt. 2 | The Education Beat

With guests Dr. Bob Couch, Retired Director of the Anderson Institute of Technology, Anderson School Districts 3, 4, & 5 and Dr. Michael E. Lofton, Spring Hill High, Career Pathways Magnet, School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties. Achieving excellence for students extends beyond grades and achievement tests to graduating students who are college ready, career ready, and life ready for success in a complex and ever-changing world. We’ll learn from two educators who have dedicated their careers not just to helping high school students explore possible future careers, but to begin advancing along specific career pathways now. The Education Beat… Evidence to Excellence is a podcast that transforms the research, findings, and evidence gathered by the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee into compelling stories. From real voices on the ground to the ideas driving change, we bring you the conversations that matter most to educators, administrators, and families in our state. Join us as we pull back the curtain on what the data really tells us. You’ll hear from educators and experts across South Carolina and unpack the trends and challenges shaping education today.