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Middle School Parents' Perceptions Of Career And Technical Education, Virginia R. Powers Jones
Middle School Parents' Perceptions Of Career And Technical Education, Virginia R. Powers Jones
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This study explored middle school parents' perceptions of the contributions career and technical education could make to their child's educational or workforce plans. It also examined what actions parents undertake to influence their child's plans, specifically the impact of the career exploration tool, Coin Career Community©, on their actions. Last, the study explored the correlation between the course choices students made in ninth grade relative to their parents' perceptions.
This study took place at Halifax County Middle School, located in South Boston, Virginia, in spring 2009. This school was the only middle school in the county with a student population …