Congress’ Down Payment on Higher Education’s 2021 Needs ArticleDec 23, 2020 Congress’ Down Payment on Higher Education’s 2021 Needs A summary of key policy changes and funding in the fiscal year 2021 omnibus budget and coronavirus relief package. Dec 23, 2020 Antoinette Flores, Viviann Anguiano
The $78 Billion Reason Why Community Colleges Need America’s Attention VideoNov 16, 2020 The $78 Billion Reason Why Community Colleges Need America’s Attention Nationally, community colleges receive $78 billion less in revenue than public four-year institutions, leading to disparate outcomes among their student populations. Nov 16, 2020 Victoria Yuen, Viviann Anguiano
A First 100 Days Agenda for K-12 Education ReportOct 20, 2020 A First 100 Days Agenda for K-12 Education The next presidential administration must take immediate, bold action to provide a quality education for every child. Oct 20, 2020 Scott Sargrad, Khalilah M. Harris, Lisette Partelow, 2 More Neil Campbell, Laura Jimenez
Early High School STEM Perceptions Associated With Postsecondary Outcomes ReportOct 14, 2020 Early High School STEM Perceptions Associated With Postsecondary Outcomes Oct 14, 2020 Abby Quirk, Neil Campbell, Ulrich Boser
The $78 Billion Community College Funding Shortfall ReportOct 7, 2020 The $78 Billion Community College Funding Shortfall A closer look at the revenue gaps between community colleges and public four-year institutions reveals significant inequities and underscores the need for reform. Oct 7, 2020 Victoria Yuen
It’s Time to Worry About College Enrollment Declines Among Black Students ReportSep 28, 2020 It’s Time to Worry About College Enrollment Declines Among Black Students The past five years of public college enrollment trends show an overall decline in undergraduate enrollment; but there are distinct differences across student populations. Sep 28, 2020 Ben Miller
Preparing American Students for the Workforce of the Future ReportSep 14, 2020 Preparing American Students for the Workforce of the Future CAP is embarking on a research effort that focuses on preparing students for civic life and the workforce of the future. Sep 14, 2020 Laura Jimenez
The Opportunity and Counseling Corps: Helping K-12 Students and Young Adults Recover From the Coronavirus Crisis ReportAug 10, 2020 The Opportunity and Counseling Corps: Helping K-12 Students and Young Adults Recover From the Coronavirus Crisis Investing in an Opportunity and Counseling Corps would provide tutoring, counseling, and other supports to students as well as employment and skill development for young adults to help them recover from the effects of the coronavirus. Aug 10, 2020 Neil Campbell, Abby Quirk, Roby Chatterji
Creating Strong Building Blocks for Every Student ReportAug 5, 2020 Creating Strong Building Blocks for Every Student This report details the components needed to effectively prepare middle school students for rigorous high school pathways that will lead to success in college and careers. Aug 5, 2020 Meg Benner, Scott Sargrad
Building a Strong Middle Class Through Career Pathways Programs ReportMay 18, 2020 Building a Strong Middle Class Through Career Pathways Programs The United States can raise academic outcomes, lower youth unemployment, and strengthen its economy by following the leads of Germany, Singapore, and Switzerland in training their youth for in-demand jobs. May 18, 2020 Laura Jimenez
Ensuring Equitable Pathways for the Class of 2020 Amid the Coronavirus ArticleApr 30, 2020 Ensuring Equitable Pathways for the Class of 2020 Amid the Coronavirus Students, parents, schools, and districts need more explicit guidance on how to deal with high school to postsecondary pathway requirements during and in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Apr 30, 2020 Ashley Jeffrey, Laura Jimenez
Math Pathways ReportSep 19, 2019 Math Pathways Schools, districts, and states should coordinate and prioritize investment in high-quality math pathways for students. Sep 19, 2019 Ashley Jeffrey, Laura Jimenez