Expanding the evidence base for
career and technical education
Career and technical education (CTE) prepares students with academic, technical, and employability skills for success in the workplace and in further education. Most high school students take at least one CTE course, and postsecondary students commonly pursue credentials in CTE. However, more research is needed to understand the effects of CTE on student outcomes. The CTE Research Network seeks to meet this need by increasing the number of CTE impact studies and strengthening the capacity of the field to conduct and use rigorous CTE research.
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WHAT'S NEW
Blog
Dr. Kathy Hughes discusses how new practices under Perkins V may lend themselves to research.
Blog
This interview explores how South Dakota is partnering with researchers to better understand state CTE data.
Report
A new CALDER working paper looks at the postsecondary transitions of high school students taking CTE courses.
Report
We sat down with Dr. Steven Ross to discuss the key findings from a new working paper on CTE high schools.
Resource
Learn how randomized controlled trials can help determine what works in career and technical education.
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Get to know our newest research team and learn about their study on the Career and College Promise initiative.