Funding and Finance

Resources on topics such as financial aid and funding models and formulas 

  • Research/ Report
March 2023

This brief highlights national trends and models for youth apprenticeship (YA) funding and showcases the importance of consistent state funding.

  • Research/ Report
February 2023

This paper, produced by Advance CTE, ACTE and ECS, is the ninth annual review of CTE and career-readiness policies in the states and territories. The report highlights notable legislation, board rules, executive actions and governor-led initiatives in each state.

  • Research/ Report
September 2022

This report explores data surrounding the following three teacher strategies and provides recommendations for state leaders: 1) Differentiated pay; 2) Performance pay and 3) Pay for prior work.

  • Research/ Report
February 2022

This paper, produced by Advance CTE, ACTE and ECS, is the ninth annual review of CTE and career-readiness policies in the states and territories. The report highlights notable legislation, board rules, executive actions and governor-led initiatives in each state.

  • Research/ Report
January 2022

This resource from Advance CTE is the fourth in a series of policy briefs centered on strengthening career pathways and offers promising practices for leveraging available federal, state and local funding sources through braiding.

  • Research/ Report
April 2021

This report by the Education Trust examines state outcomes-based funding policies and the extent to which states prioritized the enrollment and success of students of color and students from low-income backgrounds.

  • Research/ Report
April 2021

This brief from Columbia University's Community College Research Center discusses Guided Pathways as a comprehensive reform to the delivery of community college programs and learner supports.

  • Research/ Report
February 2021

This paper, produced by Advance CTE, ACTE and ECS, is the eighth annual review of CTE and career-readiness policies in the states and territories. The report highlights notable legislation, board rules, executive actions and governor-led initiatives in each state.