The 21st century answer to preparing students for both college and career is STEM.  Schools that have opened their minds to the possibilities of project and problem based learning, to interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary subjects, to business and higher education partnerships, embrace both academics and vocational training as valued endeavors.  As a matter of fact, schools that have made the shift to this 21st century model have continued to successfully marry the academic experience with the vocational experience.  Read more...