career and technical education
Coverage of career and technical education in the Nexus archive.
- Opinion: Rural Districts in Indiana Join Forces to Provide Career Training for Students
Rural districts in Indiana, through the Rural Alliance Zone – 32 (RAZ-32), collaborate to expand career and technical education (CTE) pathways for students. Six districts share classes, instructors, and resources to offer diverse courses like welding, agriculture, cybersecurity, and public service, addressing workforce needs and student interests.
- Report: Michigan’s neediest students lack access to advanced coursework.
A report by Education Trust-Midwest reveals Michigan's neediest students, including students of color, those with disabilities, low-income students, and those in rural/urban areas, face significant disparities in access to Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, and career and technical education courses. The report highlights wealthier districts offering over seven times more AP options than high-poverty districts and recommends opt-out enrollment policies and fee waivers for advanced coursework.