Karli Strom

Building a More Equitable and Connected Dual Credit CTE System in Illinois

Executive Summary Illinois’ community college systems play a vital role in providing access to affordable post-secondary education and workforce training. In rural areas, these institutions often serve as a primary pathway beyond high school. Dual credit programs within Career and Technical Education (CTE) allow students to earn college credit, industry-aligned skills while reducing the cost […]

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Middle School CTE: Foundation for Lifelong Learning

Intro When most people hear “career and technical education,” (CTE) they picture high school students in a shop class, coding in a computer lab, or learning agricultural basics in a greenhouse. But what if we’re starting too late? By the time students reach high school, many have already formed perceptions about themselves. They have preconceived

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