The Administration was busy this week, sharing new resources and opportunities including several upcoming virtual events. Meanwhile, Capitol Hill was quiet as Congress continues its August recess. To prepare for their return, make your voice heard and contact your Members of Congress! Urge them to support the Senate’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education funding bill, which includes a $35 million increase for Perkins and overall higher funding levels. Read more on other activities below!
- Department of Education Launches CTE Momentum “Power Your Future” Challenge: Last week, the Department of Education launched their CTE Momentum “Power Your Future” challenge, encouraging high school students to submit innovation action plans to advance the use of clean energy in school and in their communities.
- Department of Education Announces “Path(way) Forward” Webinar: The Department of Education will host a webinar on August 19 on recent initiatives and programs to improve educational attainment and opportunities for all students.
- Department of Education Congratulates Career Z Challenge Finalists: The Department of Education announced the 10 finalists of the Career Z Challenge, a multi-phase federal prize competition to expand high school students’ access to high-quality work-based learning.
- Department of Education Announces 2024 Virtual Federal Student Aid Training Conference for Financial Aid Professionals: The Department of Education announced a conference for financial aid professionals that will include keynote addresses from Department leadership, general and breakout sessions as well as seven Virtual Exhibit Hall stations.
- Department of Labor Shared New Resource for WIOA Grant Recipients: The Department of Labor shared a new central resource for organizations receiving Community Project/Congressionally-Directed grant funds (earmarks). The resources include best practices and guidance on grant administration and program implementation.
- Bipartisan Bill Proposes National Center for Advanced Development in Education: Senators Bennet and Cornyn introduced the New Essential Education Discoveries (NEED) Act last week. This legislation would establish a fifth center of the Institute of Education Sciences to reverse pandemic learning losses and prepare students for a tech-focused workforce.
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