Two leading organizations representing Career and Technical Education (CTE) professionals, Advance CTE and the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), have voiced strong concerns over recent staffing and funding reductions at the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The cuts, which significantly reduce ED’s workforce, are expected to disrupt CTE programs nationwide, affecting funding distribution, data collection, and access for students who rely on these programs for career preparation.
In a joint statement, the organizations emphasized the importance of maintaining a federal role in supporting state and local CTE initiatives. “We appreciate and understand the need for a clear federal
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