This is a very informative book. I plan on reviewing this book during the school year to help me in my teaching. Thank you for the opportunity to review this book.

With college enrollment on the decline and a national shortage of skilled workers, Retooling America’s Educational System by Gordon L. Love arrives as a timely and necessary call to action. A cabinetmaker-turned-educator and CTE leader, Love draws from his rich experience to critique the current K-12 system’s overemphasis on college preparation — a path that doesn’t fit or serve a significant portion of students.

Love proposes a Y-track model that elevates career and technical education (CTE) alongside traditional academic pathways. Through compelling anecdotes and policy insights, he makes a strong case for treating students as “products” and employers as “customers,” with schools and families forming the crucial bridge between them.

Ideal for CTE educators seeking to align their programs with community needs, this book also serves as a thought-provoking read for administrators, school board members, and policymakers. While the book relies heavily on Love’s own experiences, its central message — that our educational priorities need urgent retooling — is both persuasive and practical.