Maine 2020 Early College Report
The University of Maine system has released the 2020 Early College Report, which analyzes the impact of early college (dual enrollment) programs in the state. Highlights of the report include …
Knowledge Base
Learner Agency: Students Driving their Own Learning
In the past year, more students have engaged in self-directed, independent learning than ever. One organization, Griptape, has been perfecting their approach to cultivating Learner Agency through their work with …
Building Pathways from Learning to Meaningful Work
A new national survey by Carnegie Corporation of New York and Gallup, Family Voices: Building Pathways from Learning to Meaningful Work, reveals a disconnect between the opportunities families want for …
Career Pathways as a New Bipartisan Education Agenda
Bruno Manno of the Walton Family Foundation and Lynn Olson of FutureEd recently partnered to propose a new bipartisan education agenda focusing on offering multiple career pathways to students. Excerpts …
Young People’s Experiences Navigating the World of Work
A report released by The YES Project at America’s Promise Alliance provides key insights into young people’s conceptions of the changing employment landscape and what it means to be ready …
Working to Learn and Learning to Work: A State-by-State Analysis of High School Work-based Learning Policies
Bellwether Education Partners has released a new policy scan titled, “Working to Learning and Learning to Work: A State-by-State Analysis of High School Work-based Learning Policies.” Excerpts from the report …
Ready for What? How Multiple Graduation Pathways Do – and Do Not – Signal Readiness for College and Career
Postsecondary education is vital to thrive, not just survive. Eighty percent of good-paying jobs require postsecondary education, and 56 percent require a bachelor’s degree or higher. While the nation’s high …
Policy Solutions that Foster Competency-Based Learning
For many state education leaders looking to recoup learning losses caused by interruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic, a competency-based approach is attractive. It provides the flexibility and autonomy for students …
A College Program for Disadvantaged Teens Could Shake Up Elite Admissions
Recently in the New York Times, Erica Green reviewed an education program that has underprivileged students thriving in Ivy League classes, and the students’ success has raised questions about how …
The Pandemic Offers an Opportunity to Rethink K-16 Education
Dan Domenech, executive director of AASA, The Superintendents Association, recently wrote a piece for the National Student Clearinghouse, claiming that the pandemic provides an opportunity to rethink the education system …