All students should graduate from high school ready for college, careers, and citizenship.
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“Best of Both Worlds: How Massachusetts Vocational Schools are Preparing Students for College and Careers,” highlights the state’s policies that promote strong programming. Massachusetts encourages the completion of MassCore, the state’s college- and career-ready course of study, incentivizes rigorous academic standards through school accountability measures, offers capacity-building support, and has fostered multiple workforce partnerships. The brief also showcases how several programs within the state are integrating real-world learning, foster caring relationships, and focus on continuous improvement in service of strong student outcomes.