Career-Connected Learning
This peer-reviewed article highlights the scale of pandemic-related setbacks among American K-12 schools and reaffirms tutoring as a proven strategy for accelerating learning, especially when delivered as high-impact tutoring that is frequent, targeted, and embedded in the school day.
Using research and real-world examples, the authors identify practical lessons for implementing and scaling tutoring programs and emphasize the value of tutoring as supplemental, small-group or one-to-one instruction aligned with classroom teaching. Framed as a public health approach, the findings connect improved academic outcomes to long-term student well-being.
Using research and real-world examples, the authors identify practical lessons for implementing and scaling tutoring programs and emphasize the value of tutoring as supplemental, small-group or one-to-one instruction aligned with classroom teaching. Framed as a public health approach, the findings connect improved academic outcomes to long-term student well-being.
Reviews middle school career interventions, finding structured programs improve career awareness, decision-making, and self-efficacy, with school counselors playing a key role
Examines research on P2C’s career-connected math and career exploration initiatives, revealing program impact on student outcomes
Details outcomes for students in NYC CTE-dedicated high schools, showing links between CTE, engagement, credit accumulation, and diploma on-track status
Explores how Massachusetts has transformed vocational education into a rigorous, inclusive model that integrates career pathways with academic achievement
Summarizes SRI’s 7-year evaluation of California’s Linked Learning initiative, highlighting systemic implementation and its impact on student outcomes
Explores how the Youth CareerConnect program improves attendance, credit gains, and readiness through career pathways and partnerships
Highlights how career-connected learning pathways engage students and strengthen outcomes through school-community partnerships
Examines how Colorado schools use career-connected learning and community partnerships to engage students and expand career pathways
Finds that Early College High Schools boost students’ chances of earning STEM bachelor’s degrees, based on research from North Carolina