College & Workforce Readiness
College readiness, dual enrollment, career & technical education (CTE). Read about preparing students for high school graduation and beyond
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While the nation's graduation rate has hit another historic high, prospects are more mixed for children and youths with disabilities, according to Diplomas Count 2015.
- 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.College & Workforce Readiness We Asked Executives What Skills Young Workers Are Missing. Here's What They SaidStudents need to learn how to solve problems, manage conflict, and be more curious.College & Workforce Readiness Give Students Meaningful, Work-Oriented Learning, U.S. Executives SayA mix of in-school and workplace learning will help students prepare for a fast-changing world.College & Workforce Readiness In 'Silicon Desert,' a School Prepares Students to Join the Semiconductor BoomAn Arizona school district is drawing on higher ed and industry to build a CTE program in a growing high-tech field.College & Workforce Readiness From Our Research Center What Are the Most Popular CTE Classes and Why? We Asked EducatorsStudents are very attracted to classes that offer meaningful hands-on learning.