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 Building for the Future: Igniting Middle Schoolers’ Interest in Skilled Trades & Future-Ready SkillsSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Ignite middle schoolers’ interest in skilled trades with hands-on learning and real-world projects that build future-ready skills.College & Workforce Readiness Spotlight Spotlight on Where Learning Meets Opportunity: Connecting Classrooms to Careers Through Real-World LearningThis Spotlight highlights a growing shift toward career-connected learning, which blends academic content with real-world applications.
College & Workforce Readiness In These Districts, Students Get an English Credit for On-the-Job InternshipsDistricts must get creative about addressing barriers to student internships, leaders said.College & Workforce Readiness Spotlight Spotlight on How Schools Can Elevate Their CTE OfferingsCTE is evolving to meet the demands of a high-tech economy by including AI literacy, advanced technical skills, and real-world experience.
College & Workforce Readiness Schools Must Prepare for Jobs of the Future, Superintendents SayHow to set up students for success in local workforces is top of mind among superintendents.
College & Workforce Readiness Leader To Learn From A Superintendent’s Vision Turned an Oil Site Into a Career LaunchpadA Houston-area superintendent turned a bankrupt industrial site into a CTE powerhouse and revenue source for her district.
College & Workforce Readiness Q&A One Superintendent on How CTE Prepares Students for Tomorrow’s JobsA Texas superintendent shares how her district has tackled common problems in growing career and technical education programs.
College & Workforce Readiness Q&A What the Best Career and Technical Programs Have in CommonCTE programs must be rigorous and aligned with economic needs and technological developments.
College & Workforce Readiness Rising Demand for Career Education Prompts College Board to Expand Its FootprintThe organization is investing in the teacher pipeline for career and technical education.College & Workforce Readiness Webinar Smarter Tools, Stronger Outcomes: Empowering CTE Educators With Future-Ready SolutionsSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Open doors to meaningful, hands-on careers with research-backed insights, ideas, and examples of successful CTE programs.
College & Workforce Readiness From Our Research Center CTE Is on the Rise. Here’s What Educators Say Would Make Programs StrongerMost educators say the quality of their CTE offerings is good, but see room for improvement.
College & Workforce Readiness Six Ways High Schools Are Connecting Classrooms to CareersTwo educators share tips on how to create meaningful real-world learning experiences for teenagers.
College & Workforce Readiness From Our Research Center Do Schools Put College Prep and CTE on Equal Footing? We Asked EducatorsAbout a third of educators say college prep and CTE get equal treatment in their districts.College & Workforce Readiness Reports Evolving Perspectives: Educator Views on Career and Technical EducationBased on a 2025 survey, this whitepaper examines the role that Career and Technical Education programs have in K-12 schools.
College & Workforce Readiness From Our Research Center The Kinds of CTE Courses Students Are Demanding From Their SchoolsStudents are increasingly interested in digital technology, AI, and cybersecurity, survey shows.
