This white paper outlines how dual enrollment and early college improve graduation and college enrollment, especially for underrepresented students. It discusses return on investment (ROI) and alignment benefits for states.
Category: Equity and Access (page 3)
The Future of BAs: Projections of Jobs and Opportunity through 2031
This presentation explores labor market demand for bachelor’s degrees through 2031, highlighting economic mobility, disparities, and the need for postsecondary credentials.
The State Opportunity Index: Strengthening the Link Between Education and Opportunity
This report assesses how states connect high school and workforce outcomes to evaluate postsecondary opportunity. It highlights data integration, disaggregation, and public dashboards.
Understanding Access to and Participation in Dual Enrollment by Locale and Income Level
This report analyzes how dual enrollment access and participation differ across urban, rural, and low-income schools in the Regional Education Laboratory (REL) Central region and compares these results to national patterns.
Unpacking the 40 Million: Meeting the Needs of Learners with Some College and No Credential
This report highlights the 40+ million some college and no credential (SCNC) learners and systemic barriers to completion. It emphasizes flexible, career-connected education options.
Using Data Effectively to Drive Equitable Improvements in Postsecondary Student Success: A Playbook
This report outlines a federal data-use framework for building institutional capacity, using early momentum metrics, and eliminating barriers to promote college completion and equity.
Using Data to Streamline College Admissions and Access
This resource explores: how people benefit from robust state data systems that support streamlined admissions policies; the importance of legal compliance, ethics, and transparency; and recent innovations in the field.
Wealth, Race, and Higher Education Outcomes
This report explores how wealth and educational attainment intersect to shape students’ financial security and access to wealth-building tools like homeownership and retirement accounts, using national data.