September 2021 In This Issue News & Views Are you Next? Opening the Door Factors Contributing to the Decline of Males Entering the Agriculture Teaching Profession Ed Source: Substitute shortages so severe, some districts may have to temporarily close classrooms

Are you Next? By: Matt Patton, CATA Executive Director Agricultural Education has consistently grown our own. For the most part, CATA leadership, California Department of Education (CDE) state staff, and university educators, at one time, all taught at the high school level. In addition, many community college instructors cut their teeth at the secondary level. Therefore, intrinsic knowledge of secondary agricultural education is advantageous to excel in such positions. Read More Opening the Door By: Charles Parker, California Department of Education, State FFA Advisor It is exciting that we are, in some places, once again being allowed to join together. I know those conversations around the table, in the hallway, and outside the room are often the most valuable. I applaud the teachers for making the effort to provide opportunities to meet in-person as well as a venue for those that are not yet comfortable with in-person meetings.  Read More Factors Contributing to the Decline of Males Entering the Agriculture Teaching Profession By: Dr. John Williams, Fresno State University, State CATA Secretary  Most of you are aware that I have recently completed a Doctorate of Education this past May. The process of earning a doctorate has been both stressful and rewarding, as I feel that I have learned many new things about myself and the students we all teach. This article is a brief summary of my research that I used to write my dissertation. I did not want to submit all 80 pages to the Golden Slate as it is incredibly boring to read about the methodologies, theories, and relevant research that is included throughout each chapter. Read More

EdSource: Substitute shortages so severe, some districts may have to temporarily close classrooms California school districts, already struggling to find enough teachers for classrooms, are facing a substitute shortage so severe that officials at smaller districts fear temporary school closures.

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