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State Policies to Advance Student-Centered Pathways

Student-centered pathways are designed to meet each student’s individual needs. These pathways require high school learning environments that are personalized, competency-based, student-driven and connected to real-world experiences. Student-centered pathways support […]

June 29, 2024

K-12, Postsecondary

Policy Report

CO, CT, DE, FL, IN, KY, NM, PA, SC, TX, UT

Accountability, Assessment, Student Learning

Centering Students in CTE Program Criteria

Secondary career and technical education program approval is a key component of administering CTE programs. Program approval ensures that approved programs in the state address the core elements required for […]

Sept. 18, 2023

K-12

Blog Post

DE, VT

Governance, Workforce Development

4 Models States Use to Fund Secondary CTE

Secondary career and technical education programs support a wide range of initiatives to ensure students succeed in postsecondary education and the workforce. CTE programs rely on various funding sources including […]

Sept. 13, 2023

K-12

Blog Post

AK, CO, IA, IL, NC, RI, TN, TX

Funding, Workforce Development

Governors’ Top Education Priorities in 2023 State of the State Addresses

The full report highlights the top seven trends we found across state education-related proposals and features state examples of each.

March 14, 2023

Early Education (P-3), High School, K-12, Postsecondary

Policy Report

Nationwide

Funding, Standards & Curriculum, Students & Families, Teaching Profession

50-State Comparison: Secondary Career and Technical Education

Secondary career and technical education (CTE) programs help students develop technical, academic and workforce skills that can be applied to employment or additional postsecondary education. As demands in workforce needs […]

March 2, 2023

High School

50-State Comparison

Nationwide

Transitions, Workforce Development

Workforce Development and Education Glossary

This one-page reference guide defines common workforce development terms that can be helpful with creating workforce policy.

July 1, 2021

High School, K-12, Postsecondary

Policy Report

Nationwide

Transitions, Workforce Development

State Information Request: Expanding Opportunity and Access to Career and Technical Education

A state department of education staff member asked generally about approaches states have taken to expand access and opportunities for career and technical education. Our response includes information on general […]

June 30, 2021

Postsecondary

State Information Request

KY, NE, NJ, TN, VA, WA, WI

Students & Families

Barriers to Workforce Education and Training

This Policy Outline outlines each of these barriers, how they limit career development for individuals, and considerations for policymakers looking to alleviate them.

June 29, 2021

High School, K-12, Postsecondary

Policy Report

Nationwide

Funding, Governance, Students & Families, Teaching Profession, Transitions, Workforce Development

Education for the 21st Century: Entrepreneurship Meets CTE

Much has been written about the disconnect between the skills businesses need from workers and the capabilities workers actually possess. This skills gap has troubled educators and employers alike, both […]

March 26, 2021

Postsecondary

Blog Post

Data Systems, Students & Families, Transitions

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State Policies to Advance Student-Centered Pathways

Centering Students in CTE Program Criteria

4 Models States Use to Fund Secondary CTE

Governors’ Top Education Priorities in 2023 State of the State Addresses

50-State Comparison: Secondary Career and Technical Education

Secondary Career and Technical Education Activity in 2021

Workforce Development and Education Glossary

State Information Request: Expanding Opportunity and Access to Career and Technical Education

Barriers to Workforce Education and Training

Education for the 21st Century: Entrepreneurship Meets CTE