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

Learn more at the NSEE website!

Forwarded on behalf of House Committee on Education and the Workforce WASHINGTON, D.C. — Republican and Democratic members of the House Committee on Education and

The USDOE recently released, “Questions and Answers (Q & As) Regarding the Implementation of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006,

Join us on September 1, 2016, for the STEM Equity Pipeline webinar, “STEM Classroom to Career: Opportunities to Close the Gap.” Learn More

NAPE seeks a dynamic and creative individual to support our mission to improve access, equity, and diversity in education and the workforce.  LinkedIn NAPE Program

The U.S. Department of Education today released guidance to states and school districts on the new provisions in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance clarifying the obligation of schools to provide students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with

NAPE Executive Committee meets in Portland, OR to plan the FY17 Program of Work. Member volunteers are the heart of NAPE. Get involved by becoming

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Committee on Education and the Workforce today approved H.R. 5587, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act.

NAPE commends the bipartisan leadership of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the House Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus for forging

(Summary courtesy of ACTE) Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved its Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill, following

(Forwarded on behalf of US Department of Education) As part of the Administration’s United State of Women Summit, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for

U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. will deliver remarks at the “Shattering Stereotypes – Creating Opportunities for Women and Girls in Non-traditional Career

On June 7, the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee approved a FY2017 funding bill. Learn More Full markup by the

(Courtesy of American Association of University Women) We are reaching out with urgency because the Senate Appropriations Committee is marking up the Labor/HHS Appropriations bill

(Courtesy of ApprenticeshipUSA) Today the Department announced the award of $10.4 million in ApprenticeshipUSA State Accelerator Grants to help expand and diversify registered apprenticeship programs

Back by popular demand! On June 16, 2016, join Donna Lange, Myra Perz, and Denise Kavin for a repeat of their webinar, Universal Design for

With its partners in the Research Consortium on STEM Career Pathways, NAPE conducted a national survey of high school students in STEM classes during Spring

(May 4, 2016, press release from USDoE) Record 10,392 Complaints, 3,000-Plus Investigations Launched, More Than 1,000 Key Resolutions Reached The U.S. Department of Education’s Office

For the past 3 years and drawing from several sources, NAPE has created a CTE profile for each state and the nation. Learn more and

Louisiana Jump Start: Preparing Students for Nontraditional Careers Thursday, May 19, 2016 Complimentary 1-hour session 3-4:00PM ET, 2-3:00PM CT, 1PM-2:00PM MT, 12PM-1:00PM PT Sponsored by

Now that the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) has been signed into law, it’s time to ensure that the law is implemented to drive towards

On December 9, 2015, POLYTECH High School hosted a special panel discussion for ninth-grade students in preparation for their upcoming decision of which technical area

(Courtesy of Finance & Commerce) The U.S. Department of Labor will inject $1.9 million into efforts to recruit and train women for high-skill jobs in

We is delighted to share with an invitation to another outstanding webinar coming up later this month. This ENGAGE Engineering webinar is co-sponsored by WEPAN’s Engineering

(From theGrio) On Tuesday, three black women in Congress made history as they announced the creation of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls. Bonnie

Statement by the President on the Confirmation of John King as Secretary of Education I applaud the Senate for confirming John King as Secretary of

Join NAPE staff as they present a webinar on “Strategies for STEM–Solving the Education Equation, Part 2: Increase Student Access, Educational Equity, and Workforce Diversity”

Education Department Launches $200,000 Career and Technical Education Competition for High Schools Acting U.S. Education Secretary John B. King Jr. today called on Congress to

National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity joins more than 280 groups working to train 100,000 excellent STEM teachers by 2021 NAPE has been recognized as

Liz Ben-Ishai, CLASP On International Women’s Day (IWD), the media, public figures, and global organizations join together to celebrate women’s roles as mothers, caregivers, and