Gen Z students feel well-informed about four-year degrees and post-high school workforce options but know less about other non-college pathways, a new survey finds.

States across the country are missing more than $6 billion in federal funding grants that have not been released by the Trump administration. The freeze leaves states and schools in limbo as they budget for programs for this summer and the upcoming school year.

States are charging ahead with engaging career-connected learning that integrates career exploration, skill-building, and work-based learning experiences.