We believe every student deserves an equitable education that prepares them to earn a living wage. You can help us provide educators with training and resources to

The National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE) and the NAPE Education Foundation (NAPEEF) seek a strong, experienced leader to lead an organization doing important

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2017 Women in Apprenticeship & Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program. For more information, read the Press Release.

Released by White House Office of Press Secretary on September 25, 2017. A COMMITMENT TO THE AMERICAN WORKFORCE: President Donald J. Trump is dedicated to

On September 7, 2017, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School that the U.S. Department of Education plans

Georgetown Law’s Center on Poverty and Inequality and the National Black Women’s Justice Institute announced the release of a new toolkit for school systems and

Shared on behalf of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. On August ate yesterday, the Trump Administration put an indefinite hold on equal

Please consider donating to the following relief efforts. LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS The Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund of Houston’s mayor, Sylvester Turner, which is administered by the Greater Houston

Join us on September 14 at 12 pm Eastern for “Equity and Workforce Development Resources for CTE Staff and Students: Georgetown University Center on Education

The NAPE Executive Committee is the leadership of NAPE’s Board of Directors (i.e., state members) and is charged with general management of NAPE’s affairs. The

EQUITABLE CLASSROOMS = STUDENT SUCCESS NAPE believes every student deserves an equitable education that prepares them to earn a living wage. Audrey Selden, Debjani Biswas,

Forwarded on behalf of The Leadership Conference Take Action: President Trump and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos are attempting to eliminate the tools of civil rights

Last week, the Women’s Bureau announced the availability of nearly $1.3 million in grant funds to boost women’s participation and success in skilled jobs. The

Posted on behalf of AFL-CIO. Today is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, the day when black women’s pay finally catches up to the pay of

Eighteen states and the District of Columbia are suing Education Secretary Betsy DeVos over her decision to suspend a rule that helps student loan borrowers

Georgetown Law’s Center on Poverty and Inequality released its paper on Adultification, titled Girlhood Interrupted: The Erasure of Black Girls’ Childhood. This study explores the

Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted by voice vote to pass H.R. 2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act.

Thursday, June 22, 2017 – The National Coalition for Women and Girls in Education (NCWGE) will hold a congressional briefing to release the newest edition

Today the President signed an executive order to reduce barriers to apprenticeships, testing whether a system that has long delivered good-paying jobs to American construction

The White House and Congress have a one-two punch planned for “workforce development week” — which will actually be stretched out over two weeks because

June 23 marks the 45th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark civil rights law that makes it illegal for schools to discriminate against students because

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced the hiring of two additional senior staff members to the Department. Kimberly Richey: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Special

Review of the FY2018 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Education Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Date: Tuesday,

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee on President Trump’s fiscal year 2018 budget proposal for her department. The Department of Education

Persistent workforce gaps in STEM fields can be solved by the increased participation and inclusion of more diverse students. However, this type of demographic shift

With an unanimous vote, the House education committee approved a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act on Wednesday.

How can we help? Overview of NAPE’s Services and Resources NAPE offers research-based, strategy-driven, practical-application-focused professional development services and resources that equip educators with tools to

STEM Education 101:  Major Policy Issues for the 115th Congress Wednesday, May 10th, 2017, 2:00 – 3:30 pm Our nation’s current and future prosperity is

Update to Press Release Below: HR 2353, The Strengthening Career and Technical Education Act, will be marked up on May 17th. WASHINGTON, DC: Members of

During NAPE’s 2017 Summit, on Public Policy Day, attendees from Vermont visited U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy’s office to discuss issues related to equity, career and

Gap, PA; April 20, 2017 For additional information, please contact Mary Wiberg: mkwiberg@yahoo.com The National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE) and the NAPE Education

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recently announced the hiring of several senior staff members. The announcement was the first official staff announcement, with additional

Using a growth mindset approach in teaching is especially effective with students who face inequities in the classroom.  Mindsets are beliefs about intelligence and how one

On March 22, the Women’s Bureau at the Department of Labor hosted a moderated discussion on the critical contributions of women and girls to science,

Position Description The Administrative Assistant will be experienced in managing a wide range of administrative and staff support-related tasks and able to work independently with

The Administration’s recent actions through the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Education contradicts both agencies’ May 2016 “Dear Colleague Letter,” which provided

NAPE’s CEO Mimi Lufkin will testify before the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, with the House Committee on Education and Workforce at

Harriet Tubman, the famous abolitionist once said, “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and

On Wednesday February 22 we want to make sure every Governor and their staff across the country know that, in order to meet their goals

The National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity is disappointed in the Senate’s action to confirm the nomination of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education. Throughout

January 16, 2017, was the national holiday honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.―pastor, activist, humanitarian, leader, father, and husband. Like many of our NAPE Equity Partners,

NAPE is seeking nominations for President-Elect and four Members-at-Large. Learn more about the responsibilities and submit your nominations here.

Join us on January 31, 2017, at 2 pm ET for Improving Women’s Access to In-Demand Technical Middle-Skill Jobs: A New Methodology to Address Occupational

On Monday, January 16, please honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by volunteering in your community. Search VolunteerMatch for opportunities.

Courtesy of Advance CTE On January 11, 2017, JPMorgan Chase & Co. nearly $20 million in grants to ten states to dramatically increase the number

NAPE is seeking nominations for President-Elect and four Members-at-Large. Learn more about the responsibilities and submit your nominations here.

The U.S. Department of Education released three new sets of guidance today to assist the public in understanding how the Department interprets and enforces federal civil rights laws protecting

Join us at 1 pm ET for Making Engineering Welcoming and Accessible for Students with Disabilities with presenters from the University of Washington. Learn more

NAPE is pleased to announce its partnership with nearly 20 state and national organizations, as part of the 100kin10 ESSA Solutions Lab, which just launched

Learn more at the NSEE website!

The NAPE awards celebrate those in our communities who work tirelessly in pursuit of equity–across our educational system or the workforce. Nominations are open in

Back by popular demand! Join us on December 13, 2016, for a complimentary 1-hour webinar, Universal Design for Improving Student Learning… Not Just for Deaf

Inspire an Educator—Empower a Student #GivingTuesday kicks off the holiday season with a global day dedicated to charitable giving, following the widely recognized shopping events

The NAPE awards celebrate those in our communities who work tirelessly in pursuit of equity–across our educational system or the workforce. Nominations are open in

GAP, PA – October 27, 2016 – NAPE Chief Executive Officer, Mimi Lufkin, and a team of NAPE instructors have a big week ahead of

Shifting Understandings of Community College Faculty Members: Results of an Equity-Focused Professional Development Experience by Carolyn Parker, Claudia Morrell, Christopher Morrell, and Lillian Chang presents

An article by Ben Williams, PhD, has been published in the November/December issue of ACTE Techniques. “Increasing access, equity and diversity: NAPE’s Program Improvement Process

NAPE is pleased to announce several upcoming presentations by NAPE staff in October and December. On October 28, NAPE representatives will present three concurrent workshops

Forwarded on behalf of U.S. Department of Education, OCTAE Registration and hotel accommodations are now available for the National Advancing Equity in Adult, Community College,

Join Michelle Brown, Monique Cola, and Meagan Pollock to learn action steps for educators and counselors. Learn More