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Public education is a major investment for states; how do they know that the investments they make in their K-12 and higher education systems are paying off and driving economic mobility for their citizens?

Earning a postsecondary credential—a certificate with labor market value or an associate or bachelor’s degree—opens doors to employment with family-sustaining wages. Every individual in this country should be able to access postsecondary education and be supported along the way to...

Across the country, the pathway to economic security and self-sufficiency looks far different than it once did. Significant economic shifts—spurred both by rapid technological advancement and the downturn of the Great Recession— have fundamentally altered the reality of education and...

States have recently made significant strides to provide all students with high-quality pathways that start in high school and lead to a postsecondary credential with labor market value. And yet, according to a new report by Advance CTE, in collaboration...

The third edition of the Making Career Readiness Count report – which was developed by Advance CTE, Achieve, Education Strategy Group and the Council of Chief State School Officers through the New Skills for Youth initiative – examines how states...

Postsecondary credentials matter more today than any time previously in history. They provide currency in the labor market and serve as key momentum points for individuals on a path to economic opportunity, especially those from underserved communities. K-12 state leaders recognize...

School and district report cards can be one of the most powerful tools in a state agency’s toolbox for empowering decisions about the direction of the education system. They can facilitate families’ decisions about where to send their child. They...

To achieve success in tomorrow’s workforce, all students need more opportunities to gain college- and career-ready knowledge, skills and experiences while in school, as well as attain some education or training beyond high school. State leaders recognize this shift and...

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) presented a vital collaborative opportunity for K–12 and higher education leaders to make college and career readiness a priority and build seamless postsecondary transitions. After reviewing ESSA plans from all 50 states and the...

For too long, “career” was an afterthought in college and career readiness. ESG supported the development and execution of a CCSSO Task Force, going on to author the report, Opportunities and Options: Making Career Preparation Work for Students, outlining a...

To help states leverage the result of their needs assessments and develop a comprehensive action plan, the national project partners – Education Strategy Group, Council of Chief State School Officers and Advance CTE – have developed a framework to lay...

When leaders in Montgomery County, Maryland decided they needed help building a stronger career preparation strategy within their schools, they turned to ESG. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), the nation’s 15th largest district, contracted with ESG to review its high...