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401: A Farmer is Fixing it with Brent Haken

2024/8/27
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Brent Haken, Director of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, shares how his upbringing on a custom harvesting crew instilled a strong work ethic and a unique perspective on education. He discusses the family's travels across the country, working long hours harvesting various crops, and how these experiences shaped his values.
  • Brent Haken grew up on a custom harvesting crew, traveling from Texas to Montana.
  • His family worked long hours harvesting various crops, instilling a strong work ethic.
  • These experiences shaped his belief in the importance of hands-on, practical education.

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The former farmer and lifelong educator works as director of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (CTE) where he brings his get-it-done farming mindset to education. Brent discusses how Oklahoma’s Central Tech is using competition to help prepare students for real-world opportunities and focusing on a mastery of skill rather than a time-based curriculum.  Big thanks to our awesome sponsors Lands’ End Business.LandsEnd.com/Mike) Use code MIKE for 20% off your order. AuraFrames.com/Mike) Use code: Mike to get $35 off their best-selling frame. K12.com/ROWE) to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you.