About This Lesson
Resource via the US Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, What Works Clearinghouse (http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc).
Schools-within-schools: career themes, related curricula, coursework, and work experiences for students, utilizing partnerships with local business and industry.
Originally for youth most at risk of dropping out, research shows positive effects on remaining in and progressing in school, but not in 4 year completion rates.
Current trends are towards a more inclusive method of integrating career awareness and preparation for all students.
