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Credential Currency How States Can Identify and Promote Credentials of Value

Credentials have currency in two primary ways: they (1) help an individual find employment or advance in the workforce and/or (2) accelerate a student’s progression into and through postsecondary education and training. It is critical that states place their greatest focus on the credentials that provide the greatest value to students and employers.  This report

Show Me the Data

This report provides helpful information about steps states can take to improve report cards so that they meet the needs of parents, communities, and legislators.  Report cards are one of the most powerful ways states can promote transparency, strengthen accountability, and ensure that everyone with a stake in education has access to the information they