Last, I'm very proud to be a co-author with Kevin Ganus, an outstanding Ph.D. candidate at
@fsu_elps If you're hiring next cycle - keep an out for Kevin, a thoughtful, kind person, a former teacher, and scholar with expertise in teacher policy, CTE, and more. (7/7, end 🧵)
This article does not examine student outcomes (we hope someone answers these questions in future work!), but we hope this article helps explain the landscape of statewide CTE articulation agreements for those with interests in CTE, workforce dev, & community/tech college. (6/7)
3. Statewide CTE articulation agreements are especially common in IT and Architecture and Construction, though there's agreements across different career fields. (5/7)
2. Statewide agreements are more common in states w/ lower educational attainment & higher rates of unemployment. It's an especially appealing policy to states focused on increasing their attainment rate with students who would otherwise be unlikely to enroll in college. (4/7)
We examined policies across all 50 states, and found a few patterns:
1. Statewide agreements exist in 13 states, w/ Florida, West Virginia and Michigan leading the way. Republican-led states, in particular, have leaned into this policy (as well as some Democratic-led states). 3/7
CTE Articulation Agreements are meant to provide college credit for prior learning, including certification exams, work experience, or CTE coursework in high school. Why do advocates say they work? See this chart (2/7):
Proud to co-author this new article in CTER with FSU Ph.D. candidate Kevin Ganus, "An Overview of the Landscape of Statewide CTE Articulation Agreements". This is an increasingly common policy & the article provides an overview of what to know. A🧵: www.ingentaconnect.com/content/acte...
Great new report from 1st Year Michigan CSHPE Ph.D. student Kaitlyn Dodgen on what counselors think about Early Postsecondary Opportunities:
tnedresearch.org/publication/...
Excellent advice for any Ph.D. student thinking about transferring institutions, from Michigan CSHPE student Ph.D. Alex Chin: www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...
It’s important for CTE programs to offer pathways that have clear connections to careers after high school, said Ecton. High-quality programs also have strong relationships with local industry & employers, he said, & evolve to stay aligned with workforce needs as the economy changes.
And when it comes to hiring teachers, schools end up in an often unwinnable competition with the private sector. Many of the industries that fall under the CTE umbrella pay their employees more than public schools can, Ecton said.
Enjoyed talking w/EdWeek:"It’s important for CTE programs to offer pathways that have clear connections to careers after high school," said Ecton. High-quality programs also have strong relationships w/local industry and employers...& evolve to stay aligned w/workforce needs as the economy changes.
What makes for a great Career and Technical Education (CTE) program? Enjoyed talking with
@edweek.org about what we know from research: www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
CSHPE was a wonderful interdisciplinary home for me and would benefit from having this expertise! The community and opportunities to collaborate across education, public policy, and data science to study education are exceptional.
Do you (or does someone you know) research emerging & advanced technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence, virtual/augmented reality) in education? If so, apply to come work with us in Ann Arbor! careers.umich.edu/job_detail/2...
Too often, CTE (and community/tech colleges) are left out of the conversation in higher ed. Intro courses might have a week on these topics, & specific courses are all too rare. We argue, though, that CTE plays a central role in higher education. I hope you'll consider reading. 8/8
We also offer tangible suggestions and considerations for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners working in CTE, community colleges, technical colleges, and related spaces. 7/8
Throughout this chapter, we highlight history, theory, and evidence to situate CTE within today's higher education contest. We tackle outdated perceptions of CTE from previous eras, particularly for those who may not be aware of a rapidly growing & evolving evidence base. 6/8
3. CTE offers the nation’s higher education ecosystem an opportunity for bipartisan support during a time when the value of college is increasingly questioned by policymakers, especially on the political right. CTE may be uniquely suited for today's political climate. 5/8
2. CTE programs are uniquely suited to broaden access to higher education & bolster enrollments. To increase postsecondary attainment, higher ed needs to reach out to new populations (e.g., adult learners, students who "don't like school," etc.) who are uniquely attracted to CTE. 4/8
In the chapter we highlight that: 1. Many of the most vulnerable students in higher education currently enroll in CTE programs. If we care about delivering high-quality education to our most vulnerable students, CTE programs are especially deserving of our attention. 3/8
This chapter is meant to serve as an introduction to postsecondary CTE, particularly for those who mostly think about higher education in the 4-yr college context. We argue that CTE is central to the future health of higher ed as a sector - it cannot be ignored by the field. 2/8
Excited to share "The Vital Role of Career and Technical Education in Postsecondary Education" in the Higher Education Handbook of Theory & Practice. I'm so proud of this work w/@jwrightkim.bsky.social, and I hope you'll consider a read: link.springer.com/rwe/10.1007/... (1/8)
Heading home from a great week at @actecareertech.bsky.social #VisionCTE25. Proud to have presented w/ @CSHPE PhD student Felicia Akerele & @fsu_elps PhD candidate Kevin Ganus. And honored we were named Best Symposium at ACTER! Grateful to work with such excellent emerging scholars.
It was a privilege to start my tenure track journey with Danny, a scholar and teacher who always put mission and his core values first. He made a lasting influence on me and many others. If you knew Danny, consider contributing to this fund in his honor: bit.ly/DannyMoraguez
Danny was taken from this world far too soon, but I'll long remember him for his infectious laugh, the levity & joy he brought to any room, the (very eclectic!) music streaming from his office, love of Schitts Creek jokes, service to his country through the military, & deep care for his students.
Check out this new blog post on CTE & Occupation Licensing from @nicolasacevedor.bsky.social : step-in-cte.soe.umich.edu/blog-posts
Meanwhile, I'm wearing lifts in my boots next time...
Thanks to @mpolikoff.bsky.social for a great talk on Americans' views on LGBTQ & race-related curriculum at Michigan this morning!
Today's The Daily is a cautionary tale of what happens when we tell students to specialize in one skill too narrowly. Students today should learn to code & use AI, but need strong general skills to be nimble & keep their job options open as workforce needs shift. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/p...
