Studies show that students who are more engaged in school have better grades and test scores, better chances of graduating, fewer behavioral problems and are more likely to earn more later in life. STEM-related career and technical education courses are also related to several of these same outcomes.
Career technical education courses are linked to higher rates of school engagement for high schoolers from low-income backgrounds. Maskot/Getty Images The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. Taking a STEM-related career and technical education course in high school makes low-income students more engaged in school […]

Career-based classes keep students more engaged
Studies show that students who are more engaged in school have better grades and test scores, better chances of graduating, fewer behavioral problems and are