This research and policy review summarizes recent peer reviewed literature, publicly available trend data, and policies at the federal, state, and school division level related to Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses. It explores the following questions:

1. What are the purposes of CTE courses?
2. What are the trends in CTE participation and how does this vary by student and school demographics?
3. What are the impacts or benefits of CTE?
4. What are evidence-based practices and innovative programs related to CTE?
5. What are policies guiding the provision of CTE in schools?

The report concludes with a series of key takeaways and recommendations. Click below to download.

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