Can Career and Technical Education (CTE) Improve Student Outcomes?

After a few decades of decline, there has been a resurgence of interest in Career & Technical Education (CTE) in high schools around the country. Yet, there are still questions about the effects of CTE on student outcomes. How can CTE programs can adjust to meet the demands of changing job markets and how can programs be designed to provide better opportunities to disadvantaged populations? Shaun Dougherty, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Education at Vanderbilt University will discuss.