Don’t make students choose between college or career — preparation for both is crucial

This story was originally published by The Hechinger Report.

If we want genuine, future-ready graduates, state policy and school curriculum decision-makers should start looking at the career technical education (CTE) playbook.

High schools have been working hard to expand and diversify prospects for students. Walk through any building and you’ll see a plethora of enriching experiences: students earning college credits, mastering technical skills and exploring careers. 

But these programs typically provide limited opportunities to integrate pivotal skills — too often the kids enrolled in them are tracked into two categories: “college” or “career.” 

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