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Learning mobility is the shared infrastructure that lets what people learn open more doors over a lifetime
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It’s Time to Reflect On, Reinvent, and Innovate Our Education Systems
With the COVID-19 vaccine now available to children five years and older, schools may no longer have to grapple as much with polarizing reopening decisions, but they are still left…
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Centering student voice in K-12 education must be part of the path forward
Students have the biggest stake in our K-12 education system, yet their voices are often left unheard, especially Black and Latino voices and those of students experiencing poverty. While K-12…
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Talking about Value of Higher Education to the Individual and Society: Five Questions for the Arkansas State University System
Higher education is well known for creating opportunities for economic and social mobility for all students, but the ability to complete credentials is not equally distributed across the United States.
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A focus on value: Five questions for WGU President Scott Pulsipher
At a time when many Americans acknowledge the need to continue education after high school—but are skeptical about the value of a college degree given increasing costs and debt—institutions are…
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Equitable Value Explorer is a gamechanger in understanding postsecondary value
Even though college is one of the biggest investments a person will make in his or her lifetime, that decision is often made absent any information about postsecondary value.
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10 local and state organizations doing great work with Latino communities
For this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, we highlight the phenomenal work led by local and state-based organizations serving Latinos year-round.
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A moment of opportunity for student pathways support
Valerie Gonzales is an inspiration. A recent college graduate in Fort Worth, she navigated challenging circumstances as a college adviser during the pandemic to support and guide high school students…
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What We’re Learning: Building an Equitable System for Postsecondary Education Transition Success
To enhance the well-being of individuals and communities, it is critical for all students — particularly those currently most marginalized — to advance their education and training after high school,…
