Now’s the Time: Early College and Dual-Enrollment Programs in the Higher Education Act Report/Fact Sheet

Research shows that students who experience rigorous course work in their secondary schools demonstrate readiness for college-level work and complete postsecondary credentials at substantially higher rates than their peers experiencing less rigorous preparatory course work. Two efforts, early college high schools (ECHSs) and dual-enrollment programs, offer students the opportunity to pursue college-level credit-bearing course work while still in high school. This report addresses four key questions to provide a research-based perspective on dual-enrollment programs and ECHSs.

Organizational Partnerships and Alliances Report/Fact Sheet

Career Pathways and Industry Certifications Report/Fact Sheet

Career Academies Report/Fact Sheet

Apprenticeship Programs Report/Fact Sheet

Recommendations for the Reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 Report/Fact Sheet

CTE Excellence and Equity Act (S.1004) Report/Fact Sheet

Equipping all students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in postsecondary education and enter the twentyfirst- century job market is fundamental to the current K–12 education system.

Quakertown Community School District: A Systematic Approach to Blended Learning That Focuses on District Leadership, Staffing, and Cost-effectiveness Report/Fact Sheet

This interactive video profile provides readers with a real-life, practical story about how district and school leaders are working to improve student learning outcomes through the effective use of digital learning.