All4Ed Flash: Protecting Progress in CTE Data Transparency
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In this episode of All4Ed Flash dives into our recent response to the U.S. Department of Education’s proposed changes to the Perkins V Consolidated Annual Report (CAR). The proposed rollback threatens key data reporting improvements that support transparency, accountability, and equity in career and technical education (CTE). Tune in to learn what’s at stake and why this matters for students, educators, and policymakers.
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This week, All4Ed submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Education in response to a proposed revision to the Perkins V Consolidated Annual Report, or CAR.
The Department is proposing to roll back important data reporting improvements—updates that were designed to make career and technical education more transparent, accountable, and equitable.
Perkins V is the largest federal investment in high school and postsecondary career and technical education. It helps millions of learners—especially students of color, students from low-income backgrounds, and students with disabilities—gain the skills, credentials, and experiences they need for good-paying jobs and future success.
That’s why accurate data matters. Without it, we can’t:
- Track whether programs are effective,
- Compare results across states,
- Or identify and address inequities.
The proposed rollback would eliminate:
- Shared definitions that ensure consistent data collection,
- Clear performance measures tied to graduation and employment,
- And disaggregated data that highlights opportunity gaps for special populations.
It would also stop tracking of industry-recognized credentials—a key signal that CTE programs are preparing students for real-world, high-skill jobs.
While we understand concerns about administrative burden, these reporting improvements are essential. They ensure that the promise of CTE—as a gateway to the American Dream—isn’t just talk.
All4Ed urges the Department to withdraw this proposal and instead support states with technical assistance and smarter tools to reduce burden while preserving accountability.
All4Ed remains committed to ensuring that every learner—regardless of background—has access to high-quality CTE programs that open doors to economic opportunity.
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