Career & Technical Education
Provide students with pathways to postsecondary education and careers by integrating core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge.
A School Leader’s Approach to Career Education
Career development education has many benefits but can be hard to implement. See how one high school principal is making it work.264Boys Are Falling Behind. What Can We Do About It?
Boys are underperforming in school, harming their future job prospects and potential for economic mobility. A new book argues it’s the system that needs fixing, not boys.4.9kA 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 an Academy Model to Reimagine CTE
A high school STEAM academy focused on aviation offers replicable approaches for rethinking meaningful career and technical education.177Combining Career and Technical Education With World Language Instruction
Tailoring world language instruction to the trades that students study in CTE programs can equip them for on-the-job conversations.194The Benefits of Providing Career Pathways in High School
An assistant principal explains how a focus on industrial arts can generate enthusiasm among high school students.972Using 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.1kTransition 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.2.3kDiverse 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.859Resources 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.2.2k4 Ways to Guide Students With Disabilities to Success After High School
Strong relationships with teachers combined with early postsecondary planning can improve disabled students’ college and career outcomes.453Showing Students Career Pathways to Teaching
To increase the number of prospective teachers, some districts are offering high school students a clear path to a teaching career.284Teacher Recruitment Starting in High School
From Mississippi to Hawaii, new programs recruit high school students to become teachers.1.6kWork-Based Learning in High School
A framework for ensuring that high school special education students develop the skills they need to join the workforce with confidence.307