Imagine pinches of auto shop, cooking classes or nursing mixed in with a middle school curriculum. Brian believes several middle schools should inject voc-tech style education within their frameworks.

There can be middle school concentrating on auto and building trades. Another school dedicated to the medical and environmental sciences. The more students are engaged, the less they will be disruptive or absent.

Brian outlines three reasons why voc-tech style education is great for middle school students.

Brian Thomas hosts Brian's Beat, Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM-Noon

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