Career Technical Education Month: Building Pathways to Possibility

Every February, organizations across the country celebrate Career Technical Education (CTE) Month, a national initiative led by the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) and sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders to recognizing the vital role hands-on learning and career training play in strengthening local economies and preparing a skilled workforce.  Here in Silicon Valley, Career Technical Education plays a vital role in...

A Greener Christmas: Celebrate the Season with Purpose

The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and giving back. But it’s also a time when waste tends to spike with extra packaging, fast decor, and once-a-year items that don’t always see a second life. According to Stanford researchers, Americans generate about 25% more waste from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve, creating a mountain of plastic and packaging that often ends up in landfills.   This...