What is the purpose of education? If the purpose is to lead students toward a successful future, why have we turned away from vocational education? Vocational Ed, or iterations like Maker Ed, allow for hands-on learning and a direct path toward success.

Nisha Choksi is a Master’s candidate in Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) at Northwestern University. Prior to enrolling at Northwestern, Nisha graduated from Michigan State University and Cranbrook Kingswood Schools. Her research interests include economic development and education policy and her Master’s thesis is exploring vocational education and social mobility. Nisha is also the managing editor of Universal Mirror, an online Asian-interest magazine, which focuses on the intercultural exchange between east and west.

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