ACTE Public Policy

5 Dec 2024

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acteonline.orgDC Digest: Oct 17-23With the midterm elections coming up, Congress has been quiet again this week. However, there were still various announcements from different federal agencies, and the Department of Education (ED) con...

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edweek.orgThe CTE Program Answering the Question ‘Why Do I Need Math to Be a Firefighter?’Integrating academic learning into career and technical education comes with challenges.

Check out this @edweek.org article by @laurainegl.bsky.social! ACTE is proud to have recommended Cass Career Center for this story on CTE and academic integration www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...

acteonline.org2026 Election Watch: Your Voting PlanMidterm elections are less than two weeks away, with early voting underway in eligible states as November 3 approaches. Below are some tips and resources to help you create a voting plan and successfu...

Midterm elections are less than two weeks away! Make sure to read our blog post for tips and resources to help you create a voting plan and successfully cast your ballot. www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...

acteonline.orgNew Report Examines the CTE Research LandscapeA new report from Arnold Ventures analyzes the research on CTE and workforce training programs. Overall, the researchers found that CTE produces generally positive outcomes, though the strength of evi...

A new report from Arnold Ventures analyzes the research on CTE and workforce training programs. Overall, the researchers found that CTE produces generally positive outcomes. Read more on the blog: www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...

docs.google.comRegister for AI-Ready CTE: Lessons from Tennessee and BeyondJoin us on Wednesday, 10/28 at 1 p.m. ET for a panel discussion on AI adoption in postsecondary career and technical education (CTE) programs. As AI tools become part of everyday teaching and learnin...

📆Join the Tennessee Board of Regents on Wednesday, 10/28 at 1 p.m. EST for a panel discussion on AI adoption in postsecondary CTE programs. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

acteonline.orgDC Digest: Oct. 10–16The midterm elections are 18 days away, and this is occupying the time or most Members of Congress as they campaign in their home states. Still, there were several relevant announcements this week in ...

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Fun Fact Friday! www.arnoldventures.org/resources/ca...

acteonline.orgResearch Roundup: CTE Dual Enrollment, Career Readiness, Labor Market Information, Nondegree CredentialsImplementation of CTE Dual Enrollment: A report from the Annenberg Institute examines how state policy and local implementation affect access to CTE dual enrollment in Tennessee. In 2022, the state ex...

Research Roundup: CTE Dual Enrollment, Career Readiness, Labor Market Information, Nondegree Credentials www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...

acteonline.orgDC Digest: Oct. 3-9With Congress out of session until November, much of this week’s activity took place within federal agencies. The Education Department (ED) released a toolkit to support adult learners in dual enrollm...

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Fun Fact Friday! skilledtradesreport.com/report

acteonline.org2026 Election Watch: State Ballot MeasuresIn addition to voting for candidates for local, state and federal offices in the elections this November, most voters will have the opportunity to vote on state ballot measures. State ballot measures ...

2026 Election Watch: State Ballot Measures www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...

acteonline.orgDC Digest: Sept. 26 – Oct. 2The Senate adjourned late Wednesday night after confirming Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor, joining the House in recess until November. There was still notable activity on behalf of the Adminis...

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acteonline.orgSonderling Confirmed as Labor SecretaryOn September 30, the Senate in a 47-41 vote confirmed Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor. Sonderling has been serving as Acting Secretary since April and as Deputy Secretary since the start of th...

On September 30, the Senate confirmed Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor. Sonderling has been serving as Acting Secretary since April and as Deputy Secretary since the start of the Trump Administration. Read more on the Policy Watch blog: www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...

Fun Fact Friday! ccrc.tc.columbia.edu/easyblog/hig...

futureofbusinessandtech.comCareer and Tech Ed for the 21st CenturyOnce defined by just job training, career and technical education (CTE) has expanded to meet the needs of modern skills-based students and workers. CTE is a realistic and flexible option that makes se...

We’re proud to be part of MediaplanetUSA’s Skilled Trades campaign, spotlighting the organizations and industry leaders helping close the skills gap, expand career opportunities and inspire the next generation of skilled workers. Read our op-ed here: www.futureofbusinessandtech.com/skilled-trad...

acteonline.orgNew Report Finds Nationwide Shortage of Workers in Skilled TradesA recent report from Lightcast found that skilled trades occupations face an annual nationwide shortage of 1.3 million workers, with three job openings for every individual who completes a postseconda...

A recent report from Lightcast found that skilled trades occupations face an annual nationwide shortage of 1.3 million workers. Read more on the blog: www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...

acteonline.org2026 Election Watch: Potential Committee Leadership ChangesCongressional committee leadership is likely to change following the upcoming midterm elections in November. All House committee leaders and many Senate committee leaders are up for reelection this ye...

Congressional committee leadership is likely to change following the upcoming midterm elections in November. Read our analysis on potential leadership changes in relevant committees as part of our 2026 Election Watch series: www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...

acteonline.orgDC Digest: Sept. 19-25The Senate was in session this week while the House remained out after ending their session early last week. There was significant activity across the Administration, including two deadlines for submi...

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bit.lyTransportation Is a Challenge for CTE Programs. How Districts Are Solving ItOne district found innovative ways around this barrier.

“students are reliant on transportation to get from their high school to another high school or an area tech center or a community technical college to access programs,” said Alisha Hyslop. Read more in @edweek.org: bit.ly/4Ax3wqX

Fun Fact Friday! www.census.gov/library/stor...

acteonline.orgPunchbowl News Interviews Sen. Ted Budd on the Future of the American WorkforceOn September 24, Punchbowl News held an interview with Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC), Co-chair of the CTE Caucus, on the future of the American workforce. Sen. Budd highlighted developments in his home state o...

On September 24, @punchbowlnews.bsky.social held an interview with Sen. Ted Budd, Co-chair of the CTE Caucus, on the future of the American workforce. Read more about the interview on our blog! www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...

acteonline.orgNew Report Finds Nationwide Credential Shortage Across High-wage FieldsNew research from the Center on Education and the Workforce at Georgetown University found that postsecondary institutions across the nation’s 55 largest metro areas are not producing enough middle-sk...

New research from @georgetowncew.bsky.social found that postsecondary institutions across the nation’s 55 largest metro areas are not producing enough middle-skills credentials aligned with “springboard occupations.” Read more: www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...

edweek.orgHow Can Schools Connect Students to Careers? A New Compact Has a Plan—and MoneyThe compact comes at time of rising uncertainty for young workers due to AI.

"As more organizations invest in CTE, it’s important to consider 'how we can move from individual investments to sustainable systems,' said Alisha Hyslop, the chief policy, research, and content officer for ACTE." Read more in @edweek.org: www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...

acteonline.orgDC Digest: Sept. 12-18The House and Senate were both back in session this week, although House Speaker Mike Johnson announced on Wednesday that he was sending members home early for their recess. The next time the House is...

18 Sept

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18 Sept

Fun Fact Friday! www.discoveryeducation.com/education-in...

acteonline.orgBLS Releases 2025-35 Employment ProjectionsThe Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released 2025-35 employment projections for over 600 occupations across different industries. Overall, the U.S. economy is projected to add 5.9 million jo...

16 Sept

The BLS recently released 2025-35 employment projections for over 600 occupations across different industries, with CTE-related occupations ranking among the fastest-growing jobs as well as those with the highest number of projected openings. Read more: www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...

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15 Sept

Last week, @gallego.senate.gov unveiled an education plan that includes a pillar on preparing students for careers and the workforce. We appreciate Sen. Gallego for recognizing the importance of CTE! Read the full plan here: www.gallego.senate.gov/wp-content/u...

acteonline.orgDC Digest: Sept 5-11Both the House and Senate were out of session this week for Labor Day but will return from recess next week. There was still quite a bit of activity though, as the Department of Education (ED) release...

11 Sept

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11 Sept

Fun Fact Friday! www.nber.org/papers/w35226

Today the House passed a continuing resolution that would extend current funding levels until December 11, avoiding a government shutdown in October. Read more about what this means for the FY 27 appropriations process here: www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...

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acteonline.orgSchool Counselor Survey Finds Increased Interest in CTE PathwaysBritebound and the American School Counselor Association recently surveyed over 600 school counselors in K-12 settings, examining how they navigate CTE pathways and career readiness. Key findings from...

9 Sept

A recent @asa-impact.bsky.social and @weareasca.bsky.social survey found increased interest in CTE pathways. Read more on our blog: www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...

acteonline.org2026 Election Watch: National Voter Registration DayRegistering to vote is the first step in preparing for the midterm elections. Next week, National Voter Registration Day will be celebrated on September 15! This initiative is the country’s largest si...

9 Sept

Registering to vote is the first step in preparing for the midterm elections. Next week, National Voter Registration Day will be celebrated on September 15. Find more voter registration resources on the blog: www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...

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acteonline.orgDC Digest: Aug 29 - Sep 4The House was back in session this week for a few days before breaking again until September 14, when the Senate also returns from recess. In major news this week, the House passed the continuing reso...

4 Sept

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4 Sept

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acteonline.orgTake Action (Congressweb embed)

2 Sept

On Sept 1, Congress finalized a CR that extends current funding levels until December 11. With the extra time the CR provides for the appropriations process, it is important to emphasize the importance of education and workforce funding to Congress: www.acteonline.org/take-action-...

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31 Aug

As students head back to school, strong CTE programs are preparing them for what comes next. Federal funding is critical to making that possible. Over the next two weeks, we'll share directly from schools about how they use these resources to support students and strengthen CTE!

31 Aug

The general election is approximately two months away on November 3, 2026, so today we are kicking off our 2026 Election Watch! Read more: www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...

Fun Fact Friday! cteresearchnetwork.org/resources/im...

acteonline.orgDC Digest: Aug 22-28Congress remained out of session this week for its summer recess. The House will return next week, while the Senate will remain out until mid-September. On the Administration side, the Department of E...

DC Digest: August 22-28 www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...

acteonline.orgFCC Proposes Changes to the E-rate ProgramOn August 14, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on the Federal Register pertaining to the E-rate program, which provides eligible schools and libraries...

On August 14, the FCC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on the Federal Register pertaining to the E-rate program, which provides eligible schools and libraries with discounts on internet and broadband services. Read more on the blog: www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...