The "ACTE Quality CTE Program of Study Framework™" offers educators an evidence- based blueprint for evaluating career and technical education (CTE) programs of study and targeting areas for improvement. Detailing 12 elements integral to high-quality CTE programming, educators can use the Framework and accompanying self-assessment resources to evaluate and improve their programs and strengthen student experiences. This whitepaper highlights innovative practices--aligned to the ACTE Framework--that CTE educators nationwide are using to improve middle and high school students' career knowledge and promote access and equity in CTE. It addresses three root causes of inequity connected to career development: (1) youth and families' misunderstanding of the benefits of CTE; (2) systemic barriers to student participation and persistence; and (3) a lack of career knowledge and planning information to motivate student engagement. [The report was sponsored by eDynamic Learning.]