Thursday, November 17, 2022
The highest-leverage actions for states to close equity gaps in students’ postsecondary preparation, access, and success. In the new economic reality, a high school diploma is not enough for long-term economic mobility and success. All youth need some education or...
Sunday, July 24, 2022
For too many students, the misalignment of high school and postsecondary mathematics requirements is an unnecessary barrier to reaching their academic and career goals. Although the nature of careers has evolved over time, mathematics curriculum and instruction have largely remained...
Monday, June 13, 2022
Over two years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted norms in higher education and altered learning environments. The pandemic continues to affect postsecondary education, including impacting enrollment, retention, and completion rates.
Friday, April 1, 2022
Education and workforce systems do not exist in silos; yet for decades, their data systems did. Cross-sector data is essential for understanding the education to workforce pipeline. Bringing together early childhood, K-12, higher education, and workforce data helps policymakers determine...
Thursday, February 3, 2022
In May 2019, the Charles A. Dana Center at the University of Texas (Dana Center), in collaboration with Education Strategy Group (ESG), Achieve, Community College Research Center, and the Association of Public & Land Grant Universities and with support from...
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Higher education is facing a critical turning point in 2021 and the years ahead. COVID-19 and the resulting economic shifts have created massive job displacement and churn, forcing significant numbers of people to upskill or reskill to continue their careers....
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Navigating pathways through high school, higher education and training, and into the workforce can be overwhelming for students and families. Families need to be engaged early and often to ensure they have the resources and support they need to make...
Thursday, June 17, 2021
When it comes to accessing, transitioning to, and succeeding in postsecondary education and training, high-quality advice and a helping hand can make all the difference. Unfortunately, students’ access to these elements varies widely from district to district, school to school,...
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
In August 2020, ESG published From Tails to Heads: Building Momentum for Postsecondary Success and introduced the concept of “Momentum Metrics” — eight of the most predictive indicators of postsecondary preparation, retention, and success. Now, we’re pleased to share three...
Sunday, March 14, 2021
The massive disruptions caused by COVID-19 have left millions out of work and disproportionately impacted women, people of color, and those with lower levels of education. As people displaced from their jobs by the pandemic look to get back to...
Monday, February 8, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic is having an unprecedented and profound impact on students and families, educators, and educational institutions across the nation. Severe disruptions starting in the spring of 2020 and continuing today are affecting every dimension of teaching and learning....
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on the higher education preparation and college-going plans of millions of students. National Student Clearinghouse data shows that there was a significant drop in the number of students going to college directly...