The New Hampshire Department of Education Publishes Research Brief

CONCORD: The New Hampshire Department of Education has published "Increasing Equitable Access to Career and Technical Education," a research brief summarizing the Department's efforts to identify barriers to high school students' equitable access to career and technical education (CTE), and to determine potential strategies to address these barriers. Career and technical education gives students opportunities for hands-on learning that can earn college credit and help them explore in-demand career pathways. The research and resulting brief were prepared for the Department by RMC Research, an independent research organization based in New Hampshire.

"We heard from a wide array of stakeholders about the great value of CTE to students, but also learned about the challenges that make it difficult for many New Hampshire students to access these potentially life-changing opportunities," said Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut. "The information shared by CTE leaders, students, counselors and many others is helping us find ways to ensure that all students are able to participate in CTE."

“This research confirmed many of the important issues CTE leaders and other educators have been aware of for many years", added Eric Frauwirth, Director of the Bureau of Career Development. "Now we have a set of strategies to explore, and will continue to engage with stakeholders and local communities to determine the best options for the students and families they serve."

The research brief is available for download on the Department's Bureau of Career Development page. For more information, contact Eric Frauwirth, Director, Bureau of Career Development at (603) 271-3867 or eric.c.frauwirth@doe.nh.gov.