Veronica Goodman
@vgoodman.bsky.social
Education + workforce policy at the Center for American Progress. Teach econ at Johns Hopkins. Former U.S. Senate staffer. Occasionally moonlighting as a children’s book author. Views my own. https://www.americanprogress.org/people/veronica-good
I really enjoyed being on the @ricksmithshow.bsky.social recently to discuss career and technology education and how we can prepare young people for good jobs. Listen here 👇🏻 www.thericksmithshow.com/podcast/
Podcast – The Rick Smith Show
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The full-scale weaponization of government against its citizens: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/b...
Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him
Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.
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Learn how states like Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Washington are leading the way: www.americanprogress.org/article/care...
Career and Technical Education Policy: A Multistate Case Study on Employment Outcomes
There is growing interest in scaling career and technical education, yet barriers to advancement remain. This report offers policy recommendations and case studies from states to expand these opportun...
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Career and technical education (CTE) programs are vital for preparing students for the economy, no matter what the future holds—states and the federal government should invest in them like it is.
Federal policymakers must scale career and technical education (CTE) programs and support states working to provide career-connected learning opportunities for more young people by reauthorizing Perkins V. Review CAP's recommendations: https://ampr.gs/4wxeHxg
Career and Technical Education Policy: A Multistate Case Study on Employment Outcomes
There is growing interest in scaling career and technical education, yet barriers to advancement remain. This report offers policy recommendations and case studies from states to expand these opportun...
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The impact of the Big "Beautiful" Bill is already hitting school cafeterias in Miami-Dade County. Thanks to SNAP and Medicaid cuts, kids will go hungry at home and school. More on the connection between OBBBA cuts and school meals here: www.americanprogress.org/article/cong...
Congressional Republicans’ Big Beautiful Bill Threatens Access to Free School Meals
Students across the country could lose access to free school meals, forcing the typical family with two children to spend $1,900 to $2,200 more per year for school meals.
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Miami Herald@miamiherald.com · 2w agoNEW: The Miami-Dade school board approved an item at its Wednesday meeting that would end universal free lunch for students who don’t qualify for free or reduced meals.
In September, I stood with Gov. Shapiro and watched a CTE student talk about her future with real confidence. PA has invested $65 million to expand programs like hers since 2023, a nearly 50% increase. This is what building for the future looks like. www.americanprogress.org/article/care...
Career and Technical Education Policy: A Multistate Case Study on Employment Outcomes
There is growing interest in scaling career and technical education, yet barriers to advancement remain. This report offers policy recommendations and case studies from states to expand these opportun...
americanprogress.org
There is growing interest in scaling career and technical education, yet barriers to advancement remain. CAP's report offers policy recommendations and case studies from states to expand these opportunities for more students. https://ampr.gs/4wxeHxg
Career and Technical Education Policy: A Multistate Case Study on Employment Outcomes
There is growing interest in scaling career and technical education, yet barriers to advancement remain. This report offers policy recommendations and case studies from states to expand these opportun...
ampr.gs
New report out today for @americanprogress.bsky.social on how we can scale career and technical education opportunities for more students, featuring case studies from PA, CO, and WA state, and policy recs for a future reauth of Perkins V: www.americanprogress.org/article/care...
Career and Technical Education Policy: A Multistate Case Study on Employment Outcomes
There is growing interest in scaling career and technical education, yet barriers to advancement remain. This report offers policy recommendations and case studies from states to expand these opportun...
americanprogress.org
Workers depend on the NLRB to remedy allegations of unfair labor practices; yet since the start of Trump's second term, the likelihood that the NLRB will dismiss a charge against an employer is higher than it was in 2024. https://ampr.gs/4p8ygcH
The NLRB Is Throwing Out Charges Alleging Employers Engaged in Unfair Labor Practices
A new CAP analysis shows that, since the beginning of the second Trump administration, the NLRB is increasingly likely to dismiss charges that unions and workers file alleging that employers have comm...
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Check out the latest from @americanprogress.bsky.social on today's #JobsDay data. Wages aren't keeping up with inflation, and job gains aren't delivering for workers as Americans still struggle with affordability in Trump's economy. Read the full write-up ↓ www.americanprogress.org/article/june...
June Jobs Numbers Are Not the Boost for Workers That Was Expected
The June 2026 jobs report included strong headline numbers, but working families are still struggling to keep up amid higher inflation.
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The June 2026 jobs report included strong headline numbers, but working families are still struggling to keep up amid higher inflation. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/june-jobs-numbers-are-not-the-boost-for-workers-that-was-expected/
June Jobs Numbers Are Not the Boost for Workers That Was Expected
The June 2026 jobs report included strong headline numbers, but working families are still struggling to keep up amid higher inflation.
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Vocational education, or career and technical education (CTE), can improve outcomes for students, including employment and higher earnings upon graduation. Our new article highlights the 6️⃣ key things you need to know about CTE: https://ampr.gs/4vjbwsQ
6 Things To Know About Vocational Education
There is a growing demand for vocational education that prepares students for work and leads to higher earnings.
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Out today: my new article for @americanprogress on rising interest in vocational education amid concerns about AI and future jobs. Check it out 👇🏼 www.americanprogress.org/article/6-th...
6 Things To Know About Vocational Education
There is a growing demand for vocational education that prepares students for work and leads to higher earnings.
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We have some fantastic speakers lined up for next month! Mark your calendars 👇🏼
Center for American Progress@americanprogress.bsky.social · 3mo agoSAVE THE DATE: May 19 is the 2026 CAP IDEAS Conference! We're bringing together leaders to share their big ideas on economic policy, safeguarding national security, protecting our rights, and the future of our democracy. Watch this space for your link to register for the online event. 👀
How might the U.S. economy be faring in an alternative history where the Trump administration’s most significant economic policies were never enacted? New CAP analysis finds that Trump's agenda has generated slower growth, fewer jobs, and faster inflation. https://ampr.gs/4vy3Ymt
The Trump Administration’s Policies Have Hurt Growth, Jobs, and Prices
A new macroeconomic simulation suggests that the Trump administration’s agenda has generated slower growth, fewer jobs, and faster inflation.
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Join CAP on May 6th at 11 am ET for a conversation with leaders from the Pathways Alliance and @educateall.bsky.social as we explore a more sustainable path forward for educators. https://bit.ly/4dQiAr6
ICYMI our community colleges webinar was recorded and available on the CAP website:
Center for American Progress@americanprogress.bsky.social · 4mo agoStarting in 1 hour: Join CAP and the Community Colleges Coalition to explore how community colleges are adapting to new federal and state policies and what frameworks can best support their continued success. https://www.youtube.com/live/1wvNjvGQzFQ
The federal policy landscape for higher education has never been more complicated and urgent. Tune in to this @americanprogress.bsky.social event this Wed., April 15 from 11-12 PM ET to see how these changes are likely to impact community colleges.
Center for American Progress@americanprogress.bsky.social · 4mo agoJoin CAP and the Community Colleges Coalition on April 15th to explore how community colleges are adapting to new federal and state policies and what frameworks can best support their continued success. https://ampr.gs/4stfcGi
Join CAP and the Community Colleges Coalition on April 15th to explore how community colleges are adapting to new federal and state policies and what frameworks can best support their continued success. https://ampr.gs/4stfcGi
Looking forward to this webinar next week on community colleges!
Center for American Progress@americanprogress.bsky.social · 4mo agoWednesday, April 15, join CAP and the Community Colleges Coalition to explore how community colleges are adapting to new federal and state policies. Together, we’ll highlight promising strategies, share insights from across the nation, and align on advocacy priorities. https://ampr.gs/4stfcGi
Join @americanprogress.bsky.social .social for a discussion about the federal and state policy outlook for community colleges next Wed, April 15th. Panelists will discuss affordability, workforce alignment, & apprenticeship legislation. Register here ⬇️ www.americanprogress.org/events/feder...
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New report with Jared Bernstein, chair of former President Biden’s CEA, suggests that if we promoted sectoral bargaining, about 41 million workers would be earning the higher wages and benefits of a union contract—a sharp spike from our current 16 million.
CTE isn’t just coursework, it’s giving students real skills for their futures. The AFT has a variety of content to help educators implement hands-on programs that connect classroom learning to real world career pathway, check out our resources here 👉 sharemylesson.com/blog/cte-car...
From Career Awareness to Career Readiness: Building Strong CTE Programs in K-12 Schools
Explore how K-12 schools can move from career awareness to career readiness by building strong, equity-driven CTE programs. Discover key components of successful career and technical education pathway...
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It would be cool to have a legislature that acted to defend its own constitutional prerogatives and, maybe as a treat, the interests of the people it represents too.
President Trump claims to be a “champion for the American worker,” yet the first year of his administration resulted in fewer jobs created, slowing wage growth, and rising costs for working-class Americans.
The rise in cellphone use among kids is harming their learning and mental well-being—and some states are limiting or fully banning cellphone use in schools. 📵
so in conclusion, the state of the union is actually very bad because a man who tried to end democracy is using the government to personally enrich himself and his buddies while executing citizens and noncitizens alike