College & Workforce Readiness
College readiness, dual enrollment, career & technical education (CTE). Read about preparing students for high school graduation and beyond
Special Report
Class of 2021: Digging Out From Under COVID
Graduation rates fell in 31 states in 2021. This package explores the Class of 2021's steep climb to academic recovery.
Special Report
Equity and the Future of Work
K-12 educators need to begin tackling the challenges around equity and the future of work before career opportunity gaps grow even wider.
Special Report
The New World of Work
Students may need new and different skills—such as creativity or data know how—to thrive in the emerging economy. This special report explores what some schools are doing to meet those needs and what employers want from their new hires.
- College & Workforce Readiness Webinar Data-Driven and District-Ready: What EdWeek Research Tells Us About the CTE MarketDiscover how to sharpen your positioning in a fast-moving market of CTE with actionable strategies grounded in EdWeek Research Center data.College & Workforce Readiness Webinar From Coursework to Careers: Expanding Work-Based Learning and Industry Credentials in CTESponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Expand work-based learning and industry credentials in CTE to connect classroom learning with real careers and prepare students for future success.
College & Workforce Readiness Not All Students Are College-Bound. More Schools Are Paying AttentionThe "college for all" rallying cry is quieting down, even at traditional college-prep high schools.
College & Workforce Readiness A New Option for High School Graduates? Federal Aid for Workforce CredentialsWorkforce Pell will grant students federal aid for certificate courses as short as eight weeks.
College & Workforce Readiness Interest in Career and Tech. Ed. Has Jumped. Which Fields Will See the Biggest Growth?An EdWeek Research Center survey suggests students are showing a greater interest in career-focused courses.
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion There's a New AP Business Course. College Board's CEO Explains WhyDavid Coleman talks financial literacy, workforce readiness, and engaging Gen Z.
College & Workforce Readiness Q&A The Struggle to Move From Data to Outcomes in Career and Technical EducationThe head of a major organization focused on preparing students for careers talks about its new vision.
College & Workforce Readiness The Job Market Is Changing. How Career and Technical Education Can Keep UpA new vision from Advance CTE imagines what the future of career education should look like.College & Workforce Readiness Webinar Blueprints for the Future: Engineering Classrooms That Prepare Students for CareersSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Explore how to build career-ready engineering programs in your high school with hands-on, real-world learning strategies.
College & Workforce Readiness How to Bring More Value to Career-Tech Education ProgramsAligning academic goals to the labor market is critical, according to the Education Commission of the States.
College & Workforce Readiness Inside One District’s Experiment to Anchor Learning Around Career-Ready SkillsEmployers identify skills like creativity and collaboration as key to success in careers.College & Workforce Readiness Webinar CTE for All: How One School Board Builds Future-Ready StudentsSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Discover how CPSB uses partnerships and high-quality digital resources to build equitable, future-ready CTE pathways for every student.College & Workforce Readiness Reports Work-Based Learning in Postsecondary Education: Results of a National SurveyBased on a 2025 survey, this report examines key questions about educator perspectives on work-based learning in postsecondary education.College & Workforce Readiness Webinar Portrait of a Learner: From Vision to Districtwide PracticeSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Learn how one district turned Portrait of a Learner into an aligned, systemwide practice that sticks.College & Workforce Readiness Whitepaper Expert Guide | Maximize Perkins V Funding for Stronger OutcomesSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Download this guide to learn how to support career readiness, credentials, and work-based learning while meeting requirements.
