Wednesday, April 8, 2026
For years, the conversation around college access was focused on the “front door.” But for a student navigating the modern landscape, that door is often hidden behind a maze of disconnected applications, complex financial aid forms, and siloed advising systems....
Thursday, October 30, 2025
This is the second post in our “Building Gateways Through Admissions Redesign” series. Please make sure to also check out our recent spotlight on Washington.
Monday, October 20, 2025
“My biggest learning has been the power of connecting across states to anticipate and prepare for emerging political and policy shifts. Through this network, I’ve been able to both share my experience and learn from peers navigating similar challenges. These...
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Throughout most of modern history, college admissions processes have operated as gates by keeping students out. On one side of the gate, a limited resource – seats in a freshman class. On the other side of the gate, an abundant...
Thursday, July 17, 2025
For decades, American mathematics education has included a fairly standard and predictable sequence of classes: algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, and maybe eventually calculus. The majority of students have not historically experienced much variation or choice in their math education, and for...
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Co-author: Danesha Ward
Thursday, June 20, 2024
2024 has brought some good news—and real momentum—for accelerated pathways programs at state houses across the country.
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Accelerated pathways opportunities are becoming increasingly available to today’s high school students – which is good news for both students and their communities. High schools, colleges, and employers are regularly working together to connect students to meaningful postsecondary credentials and...
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Co-Authored by Janice Le, Danesha Ward, and Erin Workman Over the past several decades, we have seen growing energy and emphasis put on building accountability into our education systems; yet, one metric is often deemphasized, or overlooked altogether: how prepared...
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, efforts to expand accelerated pathways for high school students are gaining momentum across the country and innovative partnerships are establishing clearer routes between education and high-quality jobs. High schools, colleges, and employers are strengthening...
Friday, October 20, 2023
Traditional college admissions processes have been a barrier for too many students in accessing higher education; but innovative admissions processes are beginning to demonstrate an ability to reverse racial inequities in college access and mitigate enrollment declines — two issues...
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Since its founding more than 40 years ago, the Woodward Hines Education Foundation (WHEF) has been steadfast in its commitment to transforming postsecondary outcomes for students and families all across Mississippi. Building on its early work as a small startup...