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Framework for equity in career technical education linking access, participation, quality, and outcomes.

Equity in Career Technical Education: Using Data to Close the Gap

Equity in career technical education is increasingly treated as a claim that must be demonstrated, not simply asserted. Districts are asked to show, with disaggregated evidence, that students from special populations can access high-quality programs and work-based learning opportunities at rates that resemble their peers. That request sounds uncomplicated until…
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Why Districts Struggle to Scale Work-Based Learning Programs

Why Districts Struggle to Scale Work-Based Learning Programs

The modern educational landscape is shifting rapidly toward career readiness. For CTE directors and district superintendents, the mandate is clear: successfully scale work-based learning programs to provide every student with meaningful, real-world experience. While most districts start with incredible momentum, expanding programs beyond a pilot stage often reveals a failure…
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The Hidden Cost of Spreadsheets in Work-Based Learning Programs

The Hidden Cost of Spreadsheets in Work-Based Learning Programs

Introduction For many school districts, spreadsheets like Excel and Google Sheets are the default tools for tracking student progress, managing industry partners, and logging Work-Based Learning (WBL) experiences. On the surface, spreadsheets seem like a convenient and low-cost solution. However, as districts expand their Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs…
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