We are pleased to announce the next iteration of the CTE Research Network! Learn more...
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
News
Researchers, join our new network, scheduled to launch in 2024! Grant applications due January 11.
Report
This MDRC report highlights the latest findings from the first rigorous evaluation of the P-TECH 9–14 model.
Blog
In this Inside IES Research blog, we explore lessons learned from our four CTE Research Training Institutes.
News
The Institute of Education Sciences has awarded a $3.75 million federal grant for a new CTE Research Network.
Blog
In this two-part blog, Network member Lois Joy describes approaches to support equity in data analysis.
Blog
Network member Dawn A. Rowe shares equity-focused principles for reporting and disseminating research.