Career and Technical Education

Kansas awarded $8.4 million federal grant to strengthen educator pipeline

The Kansas State Department of Education reports that Kansas received $8.4 million in federal funding to support efforts to strengthen the state's educator pipeline.

Kansas State Department of Education · KS · 2026-09-21

Governor Braun Visits Bloomfield Middle and High School to See First-in-the-Nation Cybersecurity Pathway in Action

Indiana Gov. Braun visited Bloomfield Middle and High School to observe its cybersecurity pathway, described as the first of its kind in the United States.

Indiana Department of Education · IN · 2026-09-18

Mililani High School opens nation’s first MEERA high school manufacturing lab

Mililani students will gain hands-on manufacturing training through a new MEERA lab, part of a $1.75 million statewide investment that also supports programs at six O‘ahu middle schools.

Hawaii State Department of Education · HI · 2026-09-14

Florida Department of Education Awarded $6.6 Million Grant to Expand Work-Based Learning Opportunities for Florida Students

A $6.6 million grant will support the Florida Department of Education in increasing opportunities for students in the state to gain experience through work-based learning.

Florida Department of Education · Florida · 2026-09-14

Federal Funding Extended Through December

Congress passed and President Trump signed a stopgap spending measure that keeps Perkins V career and technical education funding at current levels through December 11.

Advance CTE · 2026-09-11

Integrating Meaningful Learner Voice Within Large-Scale Systems Change

Advance CTE is coaching Rhode Island and Maryland on expanding access to career pathways, with student participation in shaping programs and policies embedded in the work.

Advance CTE · 2026-08-31

Department of Education Proposes Changes to EDGAR

Federal education officials proposed grant rules that would revise competition criteria, allow unspent funds to affect multiyear awards and favor applicants with lower indirect cost rates.

Advance CTE · 2026-08-28

Shapiro Administration Provides $8 Million to Increase the Number of School Psychologists in High-Need Areas

Pennsylvania’s program has placed 42 school psychology interns in 22 schools this year. Eligible interns in high-need districts may receive stipends, Praxis fee waivers and additional training.

Pennsylvania Department of Education · Pennsylvania · 2026-08-21

Shapiro Administration Invests $3.5 Million to Expand Access to Career and Technical Education, Strengthening Pennsylvania’s Workforce and Helping More Students Chart Their Own Course to Success

Pennsylvania announced $3.5 million in PAsmart grants to 17 organizations to broaden career pathways in advanced manufacturing, construction, digital technology and energy for learners statewide.

Pennsylvania Department of Education · Pennsylvania · 2026-08-21

NASBE Report Outlines State Role in Priming Principals to Lead Innovative High Schools

A new NASBE analysis identifies principal preparation, mentoring and regulatory flexibility as state policy tools to support high schools offering student-centered pathways to college and careers.

National Association of State Boards of Education · National · 2026-08-18

Commissioner Henry Mack Kicks Off the 2026-27 School Year Visiting Education Providers from Early Learning to Career Readiness

Florida Education Commissioner Henry Mack marked the start of the 2026-27 academic year with visits to providers spanning early childhood education through career preparation.

Florida Department of Education · Florida · 2026-08-13

MDE launches Mississippi Classroom to Career Network to connect classroom learning with future careers

Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, a statewide Mississippi Department of Education initiative will help students link school lessons to college, work and life beyond school.

Mississippi Department of Education · Mississippi · 2026-08-03

Governor Lamont Announces Registration Open for Connecticut's New Paraeducator Preparation Academy

Connecticut’s free, six-week program will prepare aspiring paraeducators for a required assessment, cover exam and study costs, and connect successful participants with hiring districts.

Connecticut State Department of Education · Connecticut · 2026-07-22

Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates $500,000 Public-Private Investment to Expand Paid AI Internships for 400 Massachusetts Students

The Healey-Driscoll administration marked a $500,000 investment from public and private funds to expand paid artificial intelligence internships for 400 students in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Massachusetts · 2026-07-21

Florida Awards $14.6 Million to Expand Preapprenticeship and Apprenticeship Opportunities in Florida

The state awarded $14.6 million to support the expansion of preapprenticeship and apprenticeship opportunities in Florida, according to the education department.

Florida Department of Education · Florida · 2026-07-15