College & Workforce Readiness
College readiness, dual enrollment, career & technical education (CTE). Read about preparing students for high school graduation and beyond
Special Report
Literacy for the Workplace
The modern workplace is evolving and employers say that students need different kinds of literacy skills in order to thrive in it. Will English classes change in response?
Special Report
Schools and the Future of Work
What skills do students need to succeed in the workplace of the future? Education Week begins answering that question in this special report.
Special Report
High School Redesign
Over the years, Diplomas Count—in addition to its annual graduation-rate analysis—has highlighted issues critical to the goal of ensuring that all students get an equal opportunity to earn a high school diploma.
- 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 Teens Are Using AI to Research Colleges. Is That a Good Thing?A new survey examines the growth of students using the technology to research postsecondary options.College & Workforce Readiness Whitepaper Building a Sustainable Cyber Pathway for Students in D.C.SponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.What happens when educators get the tools to turn student curiosity into action? See how one D.C. school partnered with CYBER.ORG to laun...
College & Workforce Readiness Q&A Nonprofit Launches New Career-Readiness Effort, Looks Beyond the 'Linear Path'Digital Promise has launched an initiative to help create career pathways for students.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.
