Blending rigorous academic and technical instruction not only piques students’ natural curiosity but also provides them with authentic learning opportunities. Connecting theory and discipline-based methodologies to real-world problems and situations engages students’ minds and stimulates their interest. The resources in this section provide examples of how others have used authentic or contextual learning to restructure or refine their curriculum, products that help educators incorporate both academic and technical standards, and information and resources that focus on the students themselves.