Smith-Hughs Act
Morrill Act
Perkins Act
CTE Leaders
Fun Facts
100

When did the U.S. Legislation adopt the Smith-Hughs Act

1917

100

What was the purpose of the Morrill Act.

To fund land grant colleges 
100

Congress periodically renews the Perkins Act, when was the last renewal to provide continual funding for CTE programs.

2018

100

Name three of the five great leaders of CTE

Booker T. Washington

W.E.B. DuBois

David Snedden

Charles Prosser

John Dewey

100

How many high school students participate in CTE?

7.8 million people

200

What did the Smith-Hughs Act try and promote

Vocational Education 

200

How many land grant universities are there in the United States

112

200

Name three of the many the Perkins Act supplies funds for


  • CTE curriculum
  • Certification exams and assessments
  • Equipment used for CTE instruction
  • Teacher salaries and compensation
  • Substitution teacher compensation
  • Professional development, including meetings and conferences
  • Excursions and extended learning opportunities for students
  • Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) advisor costs
  • Instructional materials and supplies
  • Expenses of renting and leasing buildings and equipment
200

Who redefined the terms of manual labor, pushing educators to go towards dual system learning?

John Dewey

200

How many categories are in CTE

16 career clusters

300

How did businessman and labor union workers see the Smith-Hughs Act as a solution

as a skilled labor shortage and unemployment

300

What year was Morrill Act Passed?

1862

300

Around how much each year does federal funding raise for CTE education?

1.4 billion

300

Who was Charles Prosser's educator?

David Snedden

300

What is the average high school graduation rate for students involved in CTE

96%

400

In 1906 what lobbied on the behalf of the vocational education and to coordinate the efforts of supporting groups?

American Federation of Labor

National Association of Manufacturers

National Education Association

Social Welfare Reformers

400

What were the requirements to be a land grant university?

to be a school of agriculture, engineering, and military training.

400

Name Two things that the funds from Perkin Act are not allowed to be used for.

  • Administrative costs above 5%
  • Equipment and supplies for building maintenance
  • Professional membership dues for individuals
  • Food and drink
  • Goods and services for personal use
  • Remedial courses
  • Scholarships
  • Standard classroom furniture
  • Tuition, fees, insurance, and similar student expenses
400

Who pushed for advancement in African Americans learning advancements.

Booker T. Washington

400

What is the amount that CTE fields can pay up to?

$2.8 Million

500

What was vocational training supposed to promote?

industry efficiency.

500

How many acres did this grant give each state?

15,000 Acres

500

What was the latest renewal of the Perkins Act for?

help educators reimagine CTE and offer and expand learning opportunities for the next generation of kids.

500

What two things did Prosser feel education should combine?

1.) Practice and thinking about the practice.

2.) Doing and thinking about the doing.

500

with deficient in skilled workers CTE helps with how many workers?

6 million