ESG’s blog is a place to share what we have learned from our projects, our education and leadership experiences, and perspectives on how to improve student success. Expect insightful commentary from the ESG team that highlights promising practices from states and communities, and is designed to make connections and spur deeper conversation. Breaking down barriers and siloes within the nation’s K-12, postsecondary and workforce systems begins with getting everyone talking.
Thursday, July 10, 2025
From Curiosity to Change: Leading through Learning – Welcome to the Pathways to Purpose series, where we explore the unique pathways that have brought our talented team members to Education Strategy Group. Each post will delve into the experiences, challenges,...
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Co-author: Dany Rossman There is a growing demand for career-connected learning in high school; students and their families want authentic experiences that will help them to determine which courses and offerings, when combined together, offer the best path to...
Friday, June 6, 2025
Earlier this month we hosted the first of a series of conversations to showcase how states and systems across the country are grappling with some serious issues plaguing higher education in the U.S., specifically: The demographic cliff that is forcing...
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Co-authored by Adam Lowe Over 200 local, state, and national leaders in the Accelerate ED community gathered in Denver in March to showcase and advance innovative high school-to-college pathways programs. Practitioners from three dozen school districts, community colleges, intermediary organizations...
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Co-author: Danesha Ward
Thursday, December 5, 2024
By Betsy Revell (EmployIndy), Tressie Fife (EmployIndy), and Hannah Smith (Education Strategy Group)
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
As the landscape of higher education evolves, among the most pressing challenges facing institutions is how to meet the needs of adult learners. The Racial Equity for Adult Credentials in Higher Education (REACH) Collaborative challenged leaders in six states and...
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Co-author: Kelia Washington, Senior Associate Do students who participate in college and career pathways have greater educational and economic attainment? This seemingly simple question is frustratingly difficult to answer.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
What would it take for every high school student to have the opportunity to complete a semester of college credits without the financial burden?
Friday, November 1, 2024
It’s true that I ended up in this field because I was passionate about supporting diverse learners and wanted to make a difference in education, especially as it relates to equity. It’s also true that in some ways, I ended...
Friday, October 4, 2024
I grew up as a military brat, moving around and bouncing across continents, countries, states, and their local K-12 school systems. This gave me a unique vantage point into, and across, education systems. Incredibly, many systems—domestic and foreign—seemed to produce...
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
The historic investments of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS) present a unique opportunity to transform the U.S. workforce. These federal funding streams, while focused on near-term needs in...