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.
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
There are many questions that fill an incoming 9th grader’s mind: What should I wear on the first day of school? Where are my classes? What classes do I need to take? Will I like my teachers? While educators may...
Friday, November 4, 2022
This summer, ESG brought together leaders from five states to strategize on policies and best practices to strengthen high-quality advising efforts for students as they transition from high school into higher education. With the dramatic and disproportionate declines in direct...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
This fall marked an important personal and professional milestone: a full decade since I founded Education Strategy Group.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
While the United States is more educated than ever, only approximately 25 percent of adults currently received a bachelor’s degree and about half an industry-recognized certification after high school.
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
This past spring, ESG launched a new line of work focused on social capital development. Across the U.S., we are working with different communities to incorporate social capital into their current college and career pathways work. Each community is building...
Monday, September 19, 2022
Advanced courses—including AP, IB, and dual enrollment—offer many benefits to students who enroll. These courses can help students earn postsecondary credit while still in high school, build familiarity with college course requirements, and develop students’ academic skills and confidence. Students...
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
What if every high school student had the chance to take an additional year of courses related to their interests? What if they could earn enough credits to complete their associate degree one year after high school while gaining valuable...
Monday, August 22, 2022
How Accelerate ED design teams are building essential opportunities for all students to earn postsecondary credentials
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
As ESG pursues our goal of increasing the number of working-age adults with a postsecondary credential with labor market value—particularly those who have historically been marginalized from roles that pay a living wage—we are intentional about partnering with those who...
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Last year, Ford announced plans to build BlueOval City, a $5.6 billion mega campus that will produce next generation electric vehicles and batteries, in western Tennessee. The move will create 6,000 jobs in the region and has the potential to...
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Two years ago this month, the world as we knew it changed. As schools and economies shuttered across the globe in response to the coronavirus pandemic, it quickly became clear that the impacts of this crisis would reverberate for years...
Monday, February 28, 2022
It’s no secret that schools across the country are often strapped for resources and time to fully support each student’s individual needs. This is particularly true for schools that serve a majority of students of color and/or those experiencing poverty....