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Joint Fiscal Office tells committee contractor will recommend how Vermont should fund CTE; report due Dec. 2026 Joint Fiscal Office staff updated the House Committee on Commerce & Economic Development that a contractor (American Institutes for Research) is studying how career and technical education should be counted and funded under Act 73; staff said the report is due to the General Assembly in December 2026 and offered enrollment, tuition and governance data to inform that work.

Vermont is set to redefine how career and technical education is funded, with a crucial report due by December 2026 that could reshape the future of CTE in the state.

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Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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1 week ago

Wake County previews 2026 summer learning after reviewing 2025 Read to Achieve outcomes District staff reported Read to Achieve, Power Scholars and credit/objective recovery outcomes from summer 2025 and outlined 2026 program plans, noting funding limits for some CTE offerings and a semifinalist honor for the Read to Achieve camp.

Wake County's summer learning initiatives not only served over 2,500 students in 2025 but are set to expand with promising new programs for 2026!

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Citizen Portal News West Virginia

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2 weeks ago

Board hears proposal for $150,000 Building Automation Systems career-tech program for Willow Park High School District staff presented a proposed Building Automation Systems (BAS) career-technical program that would buy curriculum and modules for roughly $150,000 to train students for HVAC and building automation careers; board requested follow-up details and procurement clarification.

A groundbreaking $150,000 Building Automation Systems program at Willow Park High School could open doors to lucrative HVAC careers, promising students entry-level salaries of $65,000–$70,000!

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Citizen Portal News New York

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2 weeks ago

BOCES and district present budgets as board prepares April revenue review Orange Ulster BOCES and Middletown district staff presented administrative, capital and instructional budget details; trustees were briefed on retiree health, capital project progress, BOCES apportionments and district instructional drivers including CTE expansion and interscholastic programs.

Orange Ulster BOCES and Middletown leaders are gearing up for crucial budget discussions, highlighting important funding strategies and exciting educational expansions for students.

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Citizen Portal News Maine

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1 month ago

RSU 52 board told LRTC cost‑share will jump 162% as program adds equipment District officials said the cost sharing agreement for LRTC rose from about $8,218 to $13,328 to fund startup equipment for a new landscaping program; administrators said the increase is driven by capital needs rather than a per‑seat change.

The Lewiston Regional Technical Center is seeing a staggering 162% increase in district cost share for a new landscaping program, raising questions about future budget impacts.

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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1 month ago

Vermont educators urge lawmakers to boost school funding, oppose spending caps and expand career-technical capacity Dozens of Vermont teachers, paraeducators and school staff told an education committee on Feb. 25 that funding shortfalls, healthcare costs and facility limits are harming students; speakers urged repeal or review of early college (H.779), lifting construction moratoria for CTE expansion, and rejecting Act 73 spending caps.

Vermont educators are sounding the alarm as they plead with lawmakers to increase school funding and address the crisis impacting students and staff alike.

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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1 month ago

McAllen ISD previews P-TECH early-college pathway, highlights 24 CTE programs and high student participation CTE director Leo Saenz told trustees McAllen ISD offers 24 career-technical programs across 13 clusters, serves roughly 7,975 middle- and high-school students (about 85% participation at the high-school level) and will launch a P-TECH program at Roe focused on construction management and electrician pathways next year.

McAllen ISD is launching an innovative P-TECH program that aims to empower students with industry certifications and college credits while enhancing their career readiness.

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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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1 month ago

DEED outlines statutory basis for residential-school stipends; rates unchanged since FY2015 The department reviewed the statutory history for state residential-stipend funding, explained program categories (year-long statewide vs variable-term CTE programs), and confirmed stipend rates have not changed since FY2015; a new Bristol Bay Region CTE variable-term program was approved for FY27, pending legislative funding.

Alaska's residential school stipend rates have remained stagnant since 2015, but a new program on the horizon could shake things up!

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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2 months ago

Interns brief Commerce & Economic Development committee on CTE resources, small-business needs Legislative interns updated the House Commerce & Economic Development Committee on recent Senate/House bills and a 50‑state CTE data resource; members noted an $800,000 request for the Vermont Small Business Law Center and discussed student-centered CTE funding models.

Vermont's legislative interns delivered crucial insights on bills impacting small businesses and career education, sparking a vital discussion on funding and resources.

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Citizen Portal News Nevada

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2 months ago

CCSD highlights growth in CTE, AP and dual-enrollment; trustees approve update District leaders told trustees that CTE completion is above national averages and AP and dual-enrollment participation have grown substantially; trustees asked about sustainability, Perkins funding and employer partnerships and voted to accept the update.

Clark County School District is making waves with record growth in advanced coursework and career education, paving the way for a brighter future for students!

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Citizen Portal News Ohio

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2 months ago

TOLES reports rapid enrollment growth, workforce partnerships and state capital ask TOLES, Madison County’s career-technical site, told commissioners enrollment has doubled in four years, nursing and manufacturing programs are expanding, and the school is pursuing state capital funds for a vertical search-and-rescue training facility.

TOLES is on the rise, with enrollment doubling in just four years and exciting new programs designed to meet local workforce needs!

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Citizen Portal News New Mexico

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2 months ago

Lawmakers push to protect CTE funding and broaden charter hold‑harmless after HB63 impacts Members warned that LFC's reduction of the CTE bucket and LFC's $6 million charter‑only hold‑harmless could harm students; representatives asked that hold‑harmless aid Magdalena and other districts, and urged reviewing moving some funding into recurring appropriations.

Lawmakers are sounding the alarm on proposed cuts to Career and Technical Education funding that could jeopardize students' pathways to success!

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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3 months ago

Alamo Heights ISD leaders flag federal grant shortfalls, cite stark Title funding gap with nearby district District finance staff told the school board that federal grants for Alamo Heights ISD are far smaller than a nearby Bexar County district's allocations, limiting programs from Title I interventions to career and technical education; the board said it will pursue competitive grants and continue local budgeting to protect services.

Alamo Heights ISD is facing a staggering federal grant shortfall compared to a neighboring district, raising concerns about the future of vital student programs and interventions.

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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3 months ago

Canyons district details Innovation Center plan, puts trades building bid on consent agenda District staff presented designs and partnerships for a new Innovation Center and a two‑package construction plan; the trades‑building low bid (~$14.6M) was placed on the consent agenda while the larger main‑building package is scheduled for later bidding and further board review.

Canyons District is set to transform education with a groundbreaking Innovation Center that will boost career pathways and partnerships—are you ready to see what’s in store?

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Citizen Portal News Arizona

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3 months ago

Humboldt Unified board approves flag-football pay-to-play, contracts, CTE minibus and budget revision At its regular meeting the Humboldt Unified School District board approved pay-to-play fees for middle-school flag football, ratified contracts and supplementals, accepted an updated federal-programs director job description, authorized buying a CTE minibus with pass-through funds, adopted a revised 2025–26 budget and approved superintendent performance pay.

The Humboldt Unified School District just made big moves, approving pay-to-play fees for middle school flag football and a new CTE minibus to enhance student opportunities!

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Citizen Portal News Wyoming

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4 months ago

Wyoming education chief outlines six priorities; lawmakers press over charter board pay Superintendent Megan Degenfelder told the Joint Appropriations Committee her Department of Education budget centers on six priorities — parental transparency, CTE, civics, reduced bureaucracy, teacher supports and literacy — and requested exception funding for IT, charter authorizing board operations and a state literacy position. Lawmakers pressed the department to revise an executive director pay recommendation for the charter authorizing board.

Wyoming's education chief unveils a bold budget plan focused on empowering parents, enhancing literacy, and tackling charter board pay controversy!

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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4 months ago

District and foundation outline $33M plan for Riley CTE center after cost review District project staff and the Salt Lake Education Foundation updated the board on plans to convert Riley Elementary into a CTE center, reporting a revised campaign target near $33 million after earlier estimates as high as $44 million; foundation fundraising has raised about $750,000 to date.

A groundbreaking plan for a $33 million Career and Technical Education center at Riley Elementary is in the works, aiming to transform education in Salt Lake City!

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Citizen Portal News US

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5 months ago

Legislature hears broad support, operational questions for proposed Virgin Islands Technical College Lawmakers heard wide support from educators, industry and the University of the Virgin Islands for a bill to establish a Virgin Islands Technical College; witnesses urged clearer governance, phased implementation, funding detail and safeguards for existing CTE programs and unions.

Lawmakers are debating a groundbreaking bill to establish the Virgin Islands Technical College, promising to reshape career education and expand opportunities for students—will it get the green light?

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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5 months ago

Burleson ISD named CTE District of Distinction again; cosmetology program expanded at CHS At its Nov. 10 meeting the Burleson ISD board heard that the district earned CTE District of Distinction for a second straight year and repurposed a science lab to expand cosmetology instruction at CHS, producing industry certifications and stronger practicum ties with local employers.

Burleson Independent School District celebrates being named a CTE District of Distinction for the second year in a row, while also expanding its cosmetology program to empower more students with essential skills!

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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5 months ago

Deputy superintendent briefs board on appropriations process; finance staff clarify how WPUs affect the guarantee rate Deputy Superintendent Scott Jones updated the board on public education appropriation recommendations and the accountable budget process; later, finance official Dale explained that changes in WPUs affect the guarantee rate used in the equalization formula but do not directly change local levy rates.

Deputy Superintendent Scott Jones revealed critical funding updates that could reshape Career and Technical Education in Utah's schools.

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Citizen Portal News Kansas

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5 months ago

County pauses decision on $62,500 youth apprenticeship challenge grant; staff to convene school districts and partners Douglas County discussed a proposed one‑time $62,500 matching grant to expand pre‑apprenticeship and career technical education at Peaslee Technical Center but did not approve the allocation. Commissioners asked staff to convene superintendents, school foundations and industry partners to clarify district contributions, pathway alignment, and state

Douglas County commissioners are holding off on a $62,500 grant for youth apprenticeships at Peaslee Technical Center, seeking more input from school leaders and industry partners before making a decision.

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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5 months ago

CMCSS lays out 20-year capacity plan; Freedom Elementary on schedule for 2026 opening Chief Operations Officer Norm Brumbly presented Goal 8: maximize building capacity to meet ongoing student growth. The presentation highlighted long-term enrollment trends, a concentration of permits and approved lots in Region 2, the construction status of Freedom Elementary (840 seats, ~48% complete) and multiple career-and-technical education (C

Montgomery County's schools are bursting at the seams, but a bold 20-year plan is set to transform the district with new facilities and a focus on capacity as Freedom Elementary rises to meet the growing demand.

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Citizen Portal News Arizona

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5 months ago

Council approves ground lease with WestMEC for Vistancia campus to expand career-technical training Council approved an intergovernmental agreement and ground lease to provide 7 acres in Vistancia for a Western Maricopa Education Center (WestMEC) campus, with a $300,000 annual lease, a 10‑year term and a purchase option; WestMEC is expected to offer at least one health‑care program to support workforce needs.

A new career-technical education campus is coming to Vistancia, promising to enhance workforce development with vital health programs by 2029!

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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5 months ago

Newton debate centers on CTE access between North and South as district seeks three new programs District staff presented enrollment comparisons and course equivalents showing lower Chapter 74 CTE participation among Newton South students but measurable exploratory and advanced elective participation; the committee approved CTE admissions policies JECA and JF and the district has applied to DESE for three exploratory programs.

The Newton School Committee is pushing for new career and technical education programs to bridge the gap in opportunities for students at South, but will it be enough?

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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5 months ago

Peabody moves to state‑mandated blind lottery for CTE; middle‑school MyCAP rollout planned Peabody Public Schools officials outlined a state‑mandated change to Career & Technical Education admissions — a blind lottery — and described middle‑school career planning (MyCAP) and new grant awards for CTE equipment. Staff said applications will go live Nov. 1 with a March 1 deadline and emphasized outreach and monitoring to protect equitable招生

Peabody Public Schools is shaking up Career & Technical Education admissions with a new blind lottery system aimed at boosting equity and access for all students!

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Citizen Portal News New York

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5 months ago

CTE building 65% complete; locker rooms near Nov. 20 completion as district details bond‑funded projects District and Jacobs presenters updated the board on bond‑funded capital projects, reporting the new Career and Technical Education (CTE) building is about 65% complete with a target opening in September 2026 and that NFA locker‑room renovations are scheduled for substantial completion Nov. 20.

Exciting updates from the district reveal the CTE building is 65% complete and the NFA locker room renovations are set to wrap up by November 20!

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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5 months ago

Atlantis Charter School launches EMS Tritons Academy to certify student EMTs Atlantis Charter School held a ribbon-cutting for the EMS Tritons Academy, a new senior-year EMT training program. School leaders, state lawmakers and the Chamber of Commerce attended; speakers emphasized workforce credentials, state investments in career-technical education and a state law that expanded EMT authority to treat police and military K

Atlantis Charter School is setting the stage for the future by launching the EMS Tritons Academy, empowering students to graduate with EMT certifications and jumpstart their careers in healthcare and public safety.

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Citizen Portal News New York

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5 months ago

Board hears NYSED 27Portrait of a Graduate27 overview; district to plan for competency-based diploma changes Miss Amerling briefed the board on New York State27s Portrait of a Graduate framework, describing six competencies and a statewide move to a single diploma model with new credit requirements (including financial literacy and career and technical education) phased in for future 9th-grade cohorts.

New York is revolutionizing high school graduation with a single diploma model that emphasizes real-world skills and multiple forms of assessment—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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5 months ago

Mount Lebanon board votes no on Parkway West property purchase and financing in joint vote The board voted against facilities items authorizing the purchase and financing of real estate for Parkway West Career and Technology Center; all present members voted no during the Oct. 20 meeting.

Mount Lebanon's school board just voted against crucial funding for Parkway West Career and Technology Center, highlighting a growing crisis in career education statewide.

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Citizen Portal News Iowa

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5 months ago

Iowa Western seeks $55 million bond to expand career-technical training, asks voters to act Nov. 4 Iowa Western Community College president told the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors the college is asking voters to approve a $55 million bond on Nov. 4 to expand diesel, automotive and other career-technical programs and to add workforce bachelor's degrees if the state allows.

Iowa Western Community College is asking voters to support a $55 million bond on Nov. 4 to enhance high-demand career-technical programs without raising property taxes!

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