February 24, 2026

What Comes Next? – An Original Song to Play at Your Next CTE or Parent Meeting

Written by Career Choices author Mindy Bingham and technologist for My10yearPlan.com, Brad Owen, this original song is one of 17 written and produced for their new musical production Career Choices: The Musical.

With a neighborhood barbecue as the backdrop, this latin-style ensemble number explores generational uncertainty in the age of AI. Parents trade honest questions about guiding their adult children in an economy reshaped by artificial intelligence. As assumptions about college, careers, and success collide, the song becomes a lively challenge to old rules and explores a new reality—one where skills learned on the job may matter as much as those earned in a classroom. Spirited and honest, this song underscores this theme: guidance rooted in the past must evolve to meet the future—and the next generation will chart its own way forward.

Stay tuned, each week in this newsletter we’ll share a new song of the week!

Make Tax Season a Teachable Moment

Tax season is the perfect time to bring financial literacy to life. With Lifestyle Math, students don’t just learn what taxes are, they see how taxes impact their future income, lifestyle choices, and long-term goals.

By calculating the real cost of the life they want to live when they are 29 years old, students explore take-home pay, housing, transportation, savings, and more. The result? Engaged learners who understand how today’s numbers shape tomorrow’s opportunities and who are ready to make education and career choices based on their future income requirements. 

This season, turn taxes into a powerful, real-world learning experience your students won’t forget. You’ll want to see this unique NEW financial literacy curriculum for your Personal Finance course.

Why You Should Apply for a Career Choices Medal

Our interviews with Career Choices Medal applicants are always a highlight! Hearing the stories, memories, and moments that make your program so impactful reminds us why we do what we do and why this is our motto: Changing Attitudes…Changing Lives.

Your story doesn’t just celebrate your classroom, it inspires educators across the country when we share your stories in articles and videos. Whether new to the Career Choices series curriculum or a seasoned Career Choices teacher, your experiences can guide and motivate others.
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As the Landscape of Education Changes, So Should Your Professional Development

As the educational landscape changes across the country, the need for just-in-time, high-quality professional development and ongoing technical assistance is more critical than ever. 

The Technical Assistance Coaching Package presents a groundbreaking solution; offering low-cost, high-impact support to education institutions, particularly during the crucial first year of implementing a new school-wide program. Looking for sustained support that builds confidence and capacity? This is your next step.

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