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The CTE Research Network 2.0 will build on the resources created and collected by the CTE Research Network 1.0. Select the 'Network 1.0 Studies' box in the left menu to see products from the Network 1.0 projects.
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California Community Colleges Produce Positive Employment Outcomes: Results from the Career Technical Education Outcomes Survey
This study examined the employment outcomes of students participating in CTE at California community colleges.
Ask A REL: Research on Online CTE Programs
This Ask a REL response from REL Appalachia provides research citations for the question, "What does research show about online career and technical education (CTE) programs and their outcomes, including those offered by K–12 systems and those offered by community colleges?"
State Policies Impacting CTE: 2019 Year in Review
This report from ACTE, Advance CTE, and ECS provides a summary of state and federal policies enacted in 2019 that were related to CTE and career readiness.
The Role of Data and Accountability in Growing Youth Apprenticeship Programs
This report from Advance CTE explores how states collect and validate information on youth apprenticeship programs and work-based learning.
Washington State’s Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) Program in Three Colleges: Implementation and Early Impact Report
This report from the Administration for Children and Families examines the implementation and impacts of the I-BEST program at three colleges.
Career and Technical Education in High School and Postsecondary Pathways in Washington State
This working paper by CALDER, the National Center for the Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research, describes the postsecondary transitions of students taking CTE courses in high school in Washington.
What Works in Career and Technical Education: Evidence Underlying Programs and Policies that Work
This Policy Impact Snapshot from Results for America and MDRC identifies the major categories of CTE currently available at the secondary and postsecondary levels and describes the research on whether these programs are achieving desired outcomes for students.
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Research Methods in Career and Technical Education: Randomized Controlled Trials
Randomized controlled trials, or RCTs, are a rigorous research method for testing the impact of a program or policy. This video explains how researchers are using RCTs to determine what works in career and technical education.