Day 20: Our students are the model of 21st Century Education

There's a lot of buzz out there in this day and age about 21st Century Learning.  All of the sudden, government leaders are beginning to realize that the "old" way of student learning has gone out the window.  No longer do teenagers learn best by sitting in desks all day, taking notes and listening to lectures.  Now, leaders understand that to compete in a global economy and to create a powerful workforce that balance has to be in place between solid academic preparation for college and hands-on learning and training for a skill.  While some are just understanding this model for education, career-tech schools have been doing it for years.  At Ohio Hi-Point, strong academics mix with practical, hands-on learning in labs that train students in a specific skill set.  Add that mixture to leadership, speaking and teamwork skills learned in extra-curriculars and community service taught through projects in both years at OHP and it is truly 21st Century Education at its best.
Our students showcase it every November when sophomores from our 14 partnering school districts come to visit.  They take the lead and display what they are learning.  Take a look at this slideshow from this past Sophomore Career Days to see them in action: