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publication | Congress, Funding Equity, US Department of Education
Federal education funds for FY2025—billions meant for vulnerable students—are being unlawfully withheld. This delays vital support for migrant learners, teacher training, English learners, and after-school programs. Students can’t wait. We urge Congress to act now and ensure these funds are fully and immediately released.
publication | Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, Policy and Government, US Department of Education
All4Ed’s recommendations to the U.S. Department of Education regarding its proposed discretionary grant priorities.

blog | Accountability and Support, Data, Digital Divide, Digital Learning, US Department of Education
In 2025, internet access shouldn’t be a barrier to learning—but a recent Senate vote to repeal hotspot funding through E-rate…

blog | Accountability and Support, Federal Education Budget, Funding Equity, US Department of Education
Despite early promises to protect education funding, the Trump administration’s proposed $12B cut to the U.S. Department of Education breaks that commitment—putting students, educators, and communities at risk. A majority of voters across party lines oppose these cuts and support increased investment in public schools, reinforcing that education isn’t partisan—it’s a national priority.

publication | Accountability and Support, Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, Raise The Bar, Unlocking Career Success, US Department of Education, Workforce and Community
Communities flourish when collaboration and inclusive representation come together to unlock success for future generations. The Community Based Organization Playbook seeks to serve communities as a strategic guide for Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to collaborate with education and industry partners to build strong, sustainable career pathways for students. This resource was created as part of…

publication | Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, Raise The Bar, Unlocking Career Success, US Department of Education, Workforce and Community
Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) have a unique role in the business industry. They can serve as a voice for employers and industry leaders when they convene and collaborate with local stakeholders to advance growth and respond to the needs of the regional economy. This playbook, the Workforce Development Board Playbook, is a strategic guide to…

publication | Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, Every Student Succeeds Act, K to Gray, Raise The Bar, Unlocking Career Success, US Department of Education
The Military Connected Youth Playbook is a strategic guide that offers resources to stakeholders engaged with military-connected youth in an educational environment. Military-connected youth are Highly Mobile Youth. This playbook can help stakeholders address the needs of students who frequently transition throughout the year. This resource was created as part of the U.S. Department of…

publication | Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, Data, Every Student Succeeds Act, K to Gray, Opportunity to Learn, Social and Emotional Learning, US Department of Education
Career-connected learning can offer certainty for students experiencing frequent and significant amounts of change. Highly Mobile Youth are students who, either unplanned or planned, change schools or districts during an academic year. In some cases, some of these students may experience homelessness, are in foster care, part of military-connected or migratory agricultural families, or have…

publication | Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, Data, Every Student Succeeds Act, K to Gray, Opportunity to Learn, Raise The Bar, Social and Emotional Learning, Unlocking Career Success, US Department of Education
Language development is a core aspect of career-connected learning. Developed together, being multilingual, multiliterate, and multicultural is an asset in both our classrooms and in our places of work, which can unlock postsecondary and career access, earn valuable industry credentials, and connect our nation’s youth to the global economy. As the English learner population grows,…