Male students are dominant in vocational schools.

American education researchers say that vocational schools help male students develop their academic abilities and have better job opportunities with higher incomes.

Male students at Ellis Tech School learn and practice simultaneously.

According to data from the U.S. Department of Education , the country currently has 400 vocational or technical high schools enrolling large numbers of students, an increase of 175 schools compared to the previous decade. Richard Reeves, president of the American Institute for Men and Children, confirmed that vocational schools are indeed attracting a large number of male students, especially P-TECH – a pioneering educational model combining high school, community college, and business.

Across the United States, male students often lag behind female students in academics, from academic achievement to college completion. Education analysts suggest that vocational high schools could help bridge this gap. A study supported by the Institute of Educational Sciences found that male students at vocational schools had higher attendance rates and better test scores, and earned higher salaries after graduation compared to their peers.

Furthermore, regarding the reason why male students in vocational schools often achieve better results than their peers in high schools, experts suggest that it is because they see learning as more closely linked to practice and highly applicable than in general education, and they are more motivated to achieve excellent results.

“The strength of vocational education lies in its practical application. Students who may not be interested in a traditional academic environment often respond well to hands-on learning,” said James Gallow, Head of Woodworking at Ellis Tech.

Policymakers and businesses view vocational education as a path to developing a skilled workforce and increasing the competitiveness of the economy , especially at a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is automating some office jobs.

LE THU (Based on Boston Globe, Hechinger Report)

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