Press Releases


Mar. 24, 2017

ACTE Statement on Making Education Affordable and Accessible Act

ACTE Executive Director LeAnn Wilson releases a statement in support of the reintroduction of the Making Education Affordable and Accessible Act (MEAA). The bill aims to improve access to higher education for secondary students through dual and concurrent enrollment programs.

Feb. 23, 2017

ACTE Statement on 100-Year Anniversary of Smith-Hughes Act

Executive Director LeAnn Wilson releases a statement to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act, the nation's first federal investment in secondary CTE, which was signed into law on February 23, 1917.

Feb. 22, 2017

You’re Invited: Capitol Hill Reception 2017

e ? Download the invitation here Please RSVP to Jarrod Nagurka at jnagurka@acteonline.org.? ? CTE In Action Real-World Learning Real-World Results e

Feb. 7, 2017

Upcoming George C. Marshall High School CTE Month® School Visit

ACTE's annual CTE Month school site visit will take place at George C. Marshall High School in Falls Church, VA. A program and panel discussion will kick off the event, followed by a tour of several CTE classrooms at Marshall.

Jan. 25, 2017

New Report on 2016 State CTE Policies Released

ACTE and Advance CTE released their fourth annual report, “State Policies Impacting CTE: 2016 Year in Review.” The report identifies and summarizes nearly 140 CTE-related laws, executive orders, boards of education actions and budget provisions passed across the country last year. The report also examines major themes and trends across the states.

Jan. 7, 2017

ACTE Announces Board of Directors Election Results

ACTE is pleased to announce the results of the recent election for several spots on the Board of Directors. The election was open to ACTE’s membership of 25,000 educators, administrators and other CTE professionals.

Dec. 20, 2016

ACTE, Advance CTE Congratulate Senator Tim Kaine on HELP Appointment

ACTE and Advance CTE are pleased to congratulate Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) on his appointment to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.

Dec. 13, 2016

Candidates Selected for ACTE National Leadership Fellowship Program’s 2017 Class

ACTE announces the selection of nine participants for its National Leadership Fellowship Program, which provides educators with an opportunity to enhance their leadership skills and involvement in professional organizations.

Dec. 1, 2016

ACTE Announces Winners of 2017 Excellence Awards

ACTE congratulates the national Excellence Awards winners, who have all demonstrated excellence in career and technical education.

Dec. 1, 2016

ACTE, NBPTS Partner to Promote High-Quality Career and Technical Education

ACTE and NBPTS have partnered to further serve CTE professionals and advance student outcomes.

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