Coming from a family of educators, Brad knows both the joys and challenges of teaching well. Through his own teaching background, he’s experienced both firsthand. As a writer for iCEV, Brad’s goal is to help teachers empower their students by listening to educators’ concerns and creating content that answers their most pressing questions about career and technical education.
Blog Post by Brad Hummel
Brad HummelApr 25, 2023 8:00:00 AM7 min read
What Are ITEEA Standards and How Do I Meet Them?
As a high school STEM or engineering teacher, you might be asked to meet ITEEA standards ...
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Brad HummelApr 18, 2023 8:00:00 AM6 min read
What Is Personal Financial Literacy and Am I Required to Teach It?
If you teach high school business or career readiness, there’s a strong chance you’ll be ...
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Brad HummelApr 4, 2023 8:00:00 AM6 min read
What Is a CTSO and How Do I Start a Chapter?
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7 Top Teaching Strategies for Students in Special Populations
As a CTE teacher, chances are that you have or will have special populations students in ...
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Brad HummelMar 15, 2023 8:00:00 AM10 min read
What Are AFNR Standards?
If you teach in a CTE agricultural education program, chances are that you've heard about ...
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Brad HummelFeb 22, 2023 8:00:00 AM6 min read
What Is FCCLA?
As a Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) teacher, you’ve probably been introduced to ...
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Brad HummelFeb 17, 2023 8:00:00 AM5 min read
Information Technology Curriculum: 3 Best Options for High School
As a high school business or computer teacher, finding the right information technology ...
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Brad HummelFeb 14, 2023 8:00:00 AM22 min read
What Is Career & Technical Education (CTE)?
Career and Technical Education (CTE) has become increasingly popular across the United ...
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Brad HummelJan 9, 2023 11:00:00 PM7 min read
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster: What Is It?
Career clusters are areas of study within Career and Technical Education (CTE). You may ...
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Brad HummelDec 8, 2022 8:00:00 AM8 min read
5 Steps to Support ELL Students in CTE
As a CTE teacher, discovering that you’ll have English Language Learners (ELLs) in your ...
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Brad HummelSep 21, 2022 8:00:00 AM12 min read
Intro to Health Science Curriculum: What Solution is Best for Me?
Your Introduction to Health Science course is the core of your CTE program’s curriculum. ...
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Brad HummelSep 20, 2022 8:00:00 AM7 min read
Middle School Technology Lesson Plans: Where to Find Them
If you’re a new middle school computer applications teacher, you’re facing many choices ...
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Brad HummelSep 6, 2022 8:00:00 AM7 min read
What Is Business Keyboarding and How Do You Teach It?
If you’re new to teaching Business Keyboarding in Florida, you might be unsure about what ...
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Brad HummelJul 20, 2022 8:00:00 AM26 min read
What Are NBEA Standards?
The National Business Education Association’s (NBEA) standards are areas of competency ...
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Brad HummelJun 29, 2022 8:00:00 AM6 min read
How to Teach Microsoft Word for Middle School
Microsoft Word is one of the most popular subjects in middle school computer classes.
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Brad HummelJun 29, 2022 8:00:00 AM8 min read
5 Essential Steps to Teach Information Literacy in Middle School
Information literacy is quickly becoming one of the most important topics to cover in ...
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Brad HummelJun 16, 2022 8:00:00 AM6 min read
4 Engaging Medical Terminology Games to Boost Student Motivation
When teaching difficult concepts such as medical terminology, health science teachers can ...
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Brad HummelJun 7, 2022 8:00:00 AM8 min read
How to Become a Teacher with a Business Degree: 5 Steps to Follow
Have you been working in the business world, only to discover you want to use the ...
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Brad HummelJun 1, 2022 8:00:00 AM17 min read
How to Teach Internet Safety to Middle School Students
Today, middle school students are constantly connected to the world around them through ...
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Brad HummelMay 18, 2022 8:00:00 AM10 min read
What Are the Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance TEKS?
If you're new to teaching the Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance course in ...
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Brad HummelApr 26, 2022 8:00:00 AM7 min read
What Is the AMT RMA Exam?
The AMT Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam is a healthcare industry certification ...
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Brad HummelApr 14, 2022 8:00:00 AM5 min read
3 Best Free Medical Terminology Project Ideas
Teaching medical terminology is a critical part of the health science career pathway. ...
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Brad HummelMar 2, 2022 8:00:00 AM12 min read
Florida Digital Information Technology: How to Meet Course Standards
As a Florida CTE teacher, it’s crucial to know your standards for teaching courses in ...
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Brad HummelJan 18, 2022 8:00:00 AM9 min read
Which Health Science Theory Curriculum is Best for Me?
Do you teach Health Science Theory in Texas? If you’re new to teaching Health Science ...
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Brad HummelJan 3, 2022 8:00:00 AM7 min read
Certification vs. Accreditation vs. Licensure: What’s the Difference in Health Care?
Certification, accreditation, and licensure are all professional development ...
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Brad HummelDec 30, 2021 8:00:00 AM7 min read
5 Top Tips For Teaching Anatomy and Physiology
As a high school anatomy and physiology teacher, you know it’s crucial to engage your ...
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Brad HummelDec 28, 2021 8:00:00 AM12 min read
4 Top Professional Development Opportunities for CTE Health Science Teachers
As a new health science teacher, it’s natural to seek out professional development ...
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