Leveraging Perkins V to Support College and Career Pathways
November 28, 2018
At a Glance
The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) can directly advance the national college and career pathways movement. In this brief, JFF offers practical recommendations to help state policymakers leverage the new law to better prepare all students for future success.
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