Monday, March 13, 2023
At ESG, we understand and value that education efforts to better support students on their path to prosperous futures should consider thoughts and suggestions from students themselves on the ways they can best be served. That’s why we strive to...
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.
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...
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Earlier today, JPMorgan Chase announced that six U.S. cities – Boston, Columbus, Dallas, Indianapolis and Nashville, as well as previously-announced Denver – will receive career readiness investments as part of the firm’s $75 million global commitment to better prepare young...
Thursday, August 20, 2020
This week, ESG released a new report—From Tails to Heads: Building Momentum for Postsecondary Success—which offers a framework for a new set of postsecondary transition metrics for states and communities to prioritize in order to help more students successfully move...
Thursday, February 21, 2019
In my previous work at a local education agency and in higher education institutions, I had the opportunity to counsel staff and advise students on the benefit of participating in dual enrollment programs. As we reviewed state and district policies...
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
There are two things K-12 and higher education leaders agree are necessary to close postsecondary preparation and attainment gaps: collaboration and donuts. Both were in full force last month at a meeting we hosted in Nashville, TN with leaders from...