Idaho faces a CTE gap — affecting rural schools and rural communities

Idaho faces a CTE gap — affecting rural schools and rural communities

Idaho has yet another growing education gap: a CTE chasm. Yes, career-technical education is booming. But it’s growing unevenly. In bigger districts, and in areas like the Treasure Valley, students have more options, more opportunities. In small towns, CTE offerings are limited. And that affects rural students and communities alike. A new state report puts Idaho’s urban-rural CTE gap into sharp focus. Providing additional programs — and pushing …