ACTE Public Policy
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@ACTEcareertech's Policy, Research & Content Dept
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@ACTEcareertech's Policy, Research & Content Dept
📍Alexandria, VA | @ACTEpolicy on X
🔹 https://linktr.ee/ACTEpolicy 🔹
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Hi BlueSky! We are ACTE’s policy department, focused on federal policy related to career and technical education. Check out the main ACTE account as well @actecareertech.bsky.social!
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January 23, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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DC Digest: January 17-23 www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...
DC Digest: January 17-23
This week, although the Senate was in recess, congressional leaders released a four-bill “minibus” funding the remaining federal government agencies for FY 2026, including the Departments of Education...
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January 23, 2026 at 6:43 PM
DC Digest: January 17-23 www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...
Georgia Tech’s CEISMC invites PK–12 CS & engineering teachers to take this survey! Those who complete the survey will receive a $50 gift card. #CareerTechEd s.alchemer.com/s3/2026-Comp...
2026 Computer Science and Engineering Teacher Survey
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January 22, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Georgia Tech’s CEISMC invites PK–12 CS & engineering teachers to take this survey! Those who complete the survey will receive a $50 gift card. #CareerTechEd s.alchemer.com/s3/2026-Comp...
DC Digest: January 10-16 www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...
DC Digest: January 10-16
ACTE continues to work closely alongside lawmakers as the deadline for Congress to approve appropriations bills approaches. The Senate advanced funding legislation that rejects most of the Trump Admin...
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January 17, 2026 at 12:13 AM
DC Digest: January 10-16 www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...
Today, ACTE released updated versions of our “What is CTE?” and “CTE Works!” fact sheets, providing practitioners with essential information about CTE and its benefits.
Read more on the blog and view the resources! www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...
Read more on the blog and view the resources! www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...
Updated CTE Advocacy Resources
Today, ACTE released updated versions of our “What is CTE?” and “CTE Works!” fact sheets, providing practitioners and advocates with essential information and resources for their work. The “What is C...
www.acteonline.org
January 12, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Today, ACTE released updated versions of our “What is CTE?” and “CTE Works!” fact sheets, providing practitioners with essential information about CTE and its benefits.
Read more on the blog and view the resources! www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...
Read more on the blog and view the resources! www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...
📅Mark your calendars for Jan 13 at 2 PM EST to learn about the Dept of Ed's "Connecting Talent to Opportunity Challenge," a federal initiative that supports states in the design and implementation of statewide Talent Marketplaces. Register here: bit.ly/49NlJVS
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Connecting Talent to Opportunity Info Sessions. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
The Connecting Talent to Opportunity Challenge, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, is a $15 million prize competition to strengthen the connections between learners, education and training...
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January 12, 2026 at 2:15 PM
📅Mark your calendars for Jan 13 at 2 PM EST to learn about the Dept of Ed's "Connecting Talent to Opportunity Challenge," a federal initiative that supports states in the design and implementation of statewide Talent Marketplaces. Register here: bit.ly/49NlJVS
On 1/8, @congressmannion.bsky.social and Rep Gabe Evans introduced the Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act. This would offer grants for AR, VR and simulation-based tools in career pathways. ACTE was proud to endorse the bill - Thank you Reps Mannion and Evans!
January 9, 2026 at 4:24 PM
On 1/8, @congressmannion.bsky.social and Rep Gabe Evans introduced the Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act. This would offer grants for AR, VR and simulation-based tools in career pathways. ACTE was proud to endorse the bill - Thank you Reps Mannion and Evans!
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January 9, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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Advance CTE recently published a playbook that provides education and workforce leaders with strategies and resources to connect CTE programs with the green workforce. 🌲🌱
Read more on the blog! www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...
Read more on the blog! www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...
CTE as a Catalyst for the Green Workforce
A new playbook published by Advance CTE provides education and workforce leaders with strategies and resources to strengthen the connection between CTE and the green workforce. The playbook argues tha...
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January 8, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Advance CTE recently published a playbook that provides education and workforce leaders with strategies and resources to connect CTE programs with the green workforce. 🌲🌱
Read more on the blog! www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...
Read more on the blog! www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...
As we kick off the new year, check out some highlights in the CTE policy and advocacy space from 2025, and help us ring in 2026 with some advocacy resolutions and goals. Find our full year in review here: www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...
2025 Year in Review
As we enter the new year, check out some of the highlights in the CTE policy and advocacy space from 2025 and help us ring in 2026 with some New Year’s advocacy resolutions and goals. 2025 in Advocacy...
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January 7, 2026 at 7:08 PM
As we kick off the new year, check out some highlights in the CTE policy and advocacy space from 2025, and help us ring in 2026 with some advocacy resolutions and goals. Find our full year in review here: www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...
Fun Fact Friday! reupeducation.com/resources/nj...
December 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Fun Fact Friday! reupeducation.com/resources/nj...
Did you or anyone you know enter CTE from industry? Please participate in a CTE teacher induction study by completing (and sharing!) this survey—your participation may lead to improvements in how we support CTE teachers from industry!
www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q39WLC2
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CTE Industry Teacher Induction
Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Did you or anyone you know enter CTE from industry? Please participate in a CTE teacher induction study by completing (and sharing!) this survey—your participation may lead to improvements in how we support CTE teachers from industry!
www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q39WLC2
www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q39WLC2
DC Digest: 11.22 - 12.05 www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...
DC Digest: 11.22 - 12.05
FY 2026 appropriations remain a top priority for lawmakers as the continuing resolution signed to end the government shutdown is set to expire on January 30 next year. However, little has moved forwar...
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December 5, 2025 at 10:13 PM
DC Digest: 11.22 - 12.05 www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...
Fun Fact Friday! nscresearchcenter.org/yearly-progr...
December 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Fun Fact Friday! nscresearchcenter.org/yearly-progr...
Help develop a CTE Accessibility Hub!
Fill out this short survey to inform the creation of the CTE Accessibility Hub — a new resource center that will offer free, high-quality supports to increase access to learning environments across all CTE pathways.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/8FR38QK
Fill out this short survey to inform the creation of the CTE Accessibility Hub — a new resource center that will offer free, high-quality supports to increase access to learning environments across all CTE pathways.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/8FR38QK
Help Us Develop a CTE Accessibility Hub
Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Help develop a CTE Accessibility Hub!
Fill out this short survey to inform the creation of the CTE Accessibility Hub — a new resource center that will offer free, high-quality supports to increase access to learning environments across all CTE pathways.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/8FR38QK
Fill out this short survey to inform the creation of the CTE Accessibility Hub — a new resource center that will offer free, high-quality supports to increase access to learning environments across all CTE pathways.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/8FR38QK
DC Digest: Nov. 15-21 www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...
DC Digest: Nov. 15-21
With the federal government reopened, activity in Congress and the Administration has ramped up significantly. Congress has returned to work on FY 2026 appropriations bills, and ACTE is advocating for...
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November 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM
DC Digest: Nov. 15-21 www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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The O*NET Data Collection Program is seeking input from professionals with expertise in postsecondary FCS. Selected participants will complete a questionnaire and receive a $40 Visa gift card. Sign up by Nov. 21. onetop1.rti.org//index.cfm?f...
O*Net Volunteer
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November 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The O*NET Data Collection Program is seeking input from professionals with expertise in postsecondary FCS. Selected participants will complete a questionnaire and receive a $40 Visa gift card. Sign up by Nov. 21. onetop1.rti.org//index.cfm?f...
EdWeek Releases Report on CTE and AI: www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...
EdWeek Releases Report on CTE and AI
Today, on Nov. 17, Education Week released a special report on the intersection of CTE and AI in the classroom and workplace. ACTE worked extensively with EdWeek as they developed the report, providin...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
EdWeek Releases Report on CTE and AI: www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...
DC Digest: Nov. 8-14 www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...
DC Digest: Nov. 8-14
After 43 days, the federal government reopened this week after Congress passed a continuing resolution that will fund most federal programs at their current level until January 30 next year. The deal ...
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November 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
DC Digest: Nov. 8-14 www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...
Fun Fact Friday! nscresearchcenter.org/prelim-fall-...
November 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Fun Fact Friday! collegeinhighschool.org/resources/st...
November 7, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Fun Fact Friday! collegeinhighschool.org/resources/st...
The O*NET Data Collection Program is seeking input from professionals with expertise in postsecondary FCS. Selected participants will complete a questionnaire and receive a $40 Visa gift card. Sign up by Nov. 21.
onetop1.rti.org//index.cfm?f...
onetop1.rti.org//index.cfm?f...
O*Net Volunteer
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November 5, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The O*NET Data Collection Program is seeking input from professionals with expertise in postsecondary FCS. Selected participants will complete a questionnaire and receive a $40 Visa gift card. Sign up by Nov. 21.
onetop1.rti.org//index.cfm?f...
onetop1.rti.org//index.cfm?f...
Do you teach CTE in middle or high school? Help a researcher by completing this survey on job satisfaction and teacher retention. Share your email to be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card! #CareerTechEd docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Informed Consent
You are invited to participate in a research study entitled An analysis of job satisfaction and teacher retention among Career and Technical Education teachers with respect to gender, years of service...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Do you teach CTE in middle or high school? Help a researcher by completing this survey on job satisfaction and teacher retention. Share your email to be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card! #CareerTechEd docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
DC Digest: Oct. 25-31 www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...
DC Digest: Oct. 25-31
Now in its fifth week, the government shutdown continues, and the House remains out of session. Several new programs will be affected by the shutdown on Nov.1, increasing the pressure on policymakers ...
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November 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM
DC Digest: Oct. 25-31 www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...