ESG and the Level Up Coalition are pleased to release a new in-depth report: From Tails to Heads: Building Momentum for Postsecondary Success. The report offers a framework for a new set of postsecondary transition metrics for states and communities to prioritize in order to help more students successfully move to and through higher education.…
Informed by an analysis of state and local policies and practices from across the country, Fast Track FAFSA Completion provides a roadmap for states and local communities to dramatically increase the likelihood that students complete the FAFSA.
College in high school programs such as dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, and early college high schools are popular and effective tools to improve college access and success. In 2019 alone, 18 governors discussed earning college credit prior to high school graduation in their “State of the State” addresses, and new laws passed in more than…
This report highlights bright spots across the country that have been successful in increasing the number of high school students prepared for and successfully transitioning to postsecondary education and training programs. This brief also provides high impact strategies to develop and scale solutions that can strengthen collaboration and alignment between the workforce, K–12, and higher…
This policy toolkit provides examples of effective policies and programs to help state leaders and advocacy groups guide their state policy advocacy strategy. the tool kit provides a comprehensive roadmap for higher education funding and financial aid that expands college access for students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education.
This presentation provides a collection of data insights that illuminate important discoveries about what fosters high school and college success. The presentation provides information about Chicago Public Schools students and key actions Chicago school leaders took to improve students’ postsecondary preparation, transitions and success.
This report provides an assessment of the effectiveness of state career advising and development systems. The report provides recommendations that state and local leaders should consider to align career awareness, exploration, and planning initiatives across grade levels and policy initiatives.
