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The massive disruptions caused by COVID-19 have left millions out of work and disproportionately impacted women, people of color, and...

The COVID-19 pandemic is having an unprecedented and profound impact on students and families, educators, and educational institutions across the...

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on the higher education preparation and college-going plans of millions of students....

As the Biden administration begins the work of helping the nation to heal from a devastating and tumultuous year, the...

This summer, as the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on public health and the economy, the United States experienced a nationwide...

Community colleges have long held dual missions of preparing workers in their local communities and preparing students for transfer to...

No one’s trajectory in life should come down to a coin flip; but for black, brown, and low-income students at...

The economic upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has left millions of Americans out of work and entire industries disrupted....

Earlier this year, ESG released Fast Track FAFSA Completion, a report on the highest impact strategies for increasing FAFSA completion....

Transition Points, ESG’s newsletter, offers reflections and roundups of important work happening across the country to improve educational outcomes and...

Increasing FAFSA completion rates is a fundamental step in a state’s efforts to meet their postsecondary attainment goal. Students who...

Youth apprenticeships provide an opportunity for policymakers, employers, and educators to grow the population of skilled workers and keep pace...

College in high school programs such as dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, and early college high schools are popular and effective...

  A computer support specialist with a Cisco Certified Network Associate credential enjoys a median salary of $56,275, while a...

Across the country, the pathway to economic security and self-sufficiency looks far different than it once did. Significant economic shifts—spurred...

States have recently made significant strides to provide all students with high-quality pathways that start in high school and lead...

The third edition of the Making Career Readiness Count report – which was developed by Advance CTE, Achieve, Education Strategy...

Postsecondary credentials matter more today than any time previously in history. They provide currency in the labor market and serve...

Earning a postsecondary credential—a certificate with labor market value or an associate or bachelor’s degree—opens doors to employment with family-sustaining...

Community colleges play a critical role in our education ecosystem by providing open-access education to a substantial majority of the...

School and district report cards can be one of the most powerful tools in a state agency’s toolbox for empowering...

To achieve success in tomorrow’s workforce, all students need more opportunities to gain college- and career-ready knowledge, skills and experiences...

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) presented a vital collaborative opportunity for K–12 and higher education leaders to make college...

  Free college. It’s now a reality for high school graduates in New York and Rhode Island, which recently joined...