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
Blog
This Inside IES Research blog post reflects on the success of our Network convening, held March 20, 2024.
Report
Great news! A systematic review of the past 20 years found many positive impacts of taking CTE in high school.
Report
A new Network report highlights six districts using promising practices for work-based learning data collection.
Report
The Network's NYU team looks at learner outcomes at 51 comprehensive NYC high schools that offer CTE.
Infographic
See key findings from the Network MDRC team's evaluation of the first seven P-TECH 9–14 schools in NYC.
News
The Institute of Education Sciences has awarded a $3.75 million federal grant for a new CTE Research Network.