Career & Technical Education
Provide students with pathways to postsecondary education and careers by integrating core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge.
How to Design Tech Programs to Prepare Students for the Future
Coding, engineering, and robotics courses aren’t enough. Students should be taught to think about how technology intersects with communication, creativity, and problem-solving.195Diverse Students Find a Home in Esports
A fast-growing industry is making its mark in U.S. schools. Its proponents say it’s far more inclusive than traditional sports—and paves the way to future careers.638CTE and the Demands of the Moment
Modern career and technical education programs emphasize both college and career readiness—even during a pandemic.473A Tech Support Center Run by Students
High school students develop real-world skills by providing on-site tech support to their classmates and school staff.2.9kRunning a Business in School
Students learn skills like maintaining inventory, marketing, and scheduling while working in a cafe as part of a business class.4.5kUsing Project-Based Learning to Prepare Students for Cutting-Edge Careers
Hoping to prepare high school graduates to solve complex, real-world problems, an Ohio STEM school found answers in project-based learning.712Making Career Connections in Every Classroom
Building real-world work skills and authentic activities into lessons helps students see a path beyond high school.768How to Prepare Students for the Workplace Through Certifications
Creating courses around industry certifications can give students an advantage in the job search after graduation.539Transition Resources for Parents, Teachers, and Administrators
Matt Davis has highlighted resources for parents, teachers, and administrators that can help students make the transition into elementary, middle, and high school -- and beyond.3.1kResources for Building Community Partnerships
Learn how schools can benefit from the support and expertise of local businesses, organizations, and individuals, and discover strategies for fostering successful business and community partnerships.2.8kTeacher Recruitment Starting in High School
From Mississippi to Hawaii, new programs recruit high school students to become teachers.1.7kHow an Apprenticeship Model Engaged Students and Turned a School Around
At Maplewood Richmond Heights High School, educators think of school as an apprenticeship for kids’ futures—and it’s working.392Modernizing Career and Technical Education
As jobs increasingly require new skills, high schools revive programs that help students explore careers in the course of their studies.1.1kHow to Prepare Students to Learn by Teaching
Ideas for how to have older students teach younger ones, shared by a teacher at a high school career academy for future teachers.726Literacy Skills in Career and Technical Education Classes
CTE classes are a great place for literacy lessons as students are presented with authentic texts like technical manuals, computer programs, and blueprints.1.3k