Research Brief: Linking Career/Technical Studies to Broader High School Reform: What can school districts, states and the nation do to get more high schools to implement comprehensive high school reform?

By Gene Bottoms, Alice Presson and Lingling Han

This brief summarizes the results of a research study that contrasted the 2002 HSTW Assessment results in reading, mathematics and science for career-oriented students at the top 50 HSTW high-implementation schools with those at 50 low-implementation schools. Also considered are the results of surveys of students and high school teachers. See how linking HSTW Key Practices with a strong career/technical program can give career-oriented students the academic-core preparation they need for postsecondary education and good careers.

Keywords: readiness for work, further study, higher achievement

(04V09); 8 pages; 2004; $2 each/$1 each for 10 or more

Goals that it reflects: All recent high school graduates have solid academic preparation and are ready for postsecondary education and a career.

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