The Education Department released new priorities for key programs. Here’s what to know.

"Agency Shifts Focus to Future-Proof Workforce In a significant move, a leading government agency has signaled a major shift in its priorities, with a growing emphasis on equipping workers with the skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing job market. The agency's increased interest in career and workforce readiness, educator training, and literacy suggests a recognition that the traditional model of education and employment may no longer be sufficient. Meanwhile, the agency's growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) highlights the need for workers to adapt to rapidly evolving technologies. As the agency allocates more resources to these areas, it remains to be seen how this new focus will impact education and workforce development policies."

The agency is showing an increased interest in allocating resources to career and workforce readiness, educator training, literacy and artificial intelligence.