Higher Ed
For many generations, a high school diploma secured a steady job and a future; no more. Without a college degree or post-secondary training, young adults have a limited number of career options. For those in college, the economic downturn has wreaked havoc on the plan some students had for their education.
Latest in higher ed
Minorities and the Recession-Era College Enrollment Boom
Nearly three-quarters of the spike in freshman enrollment from fall 2007 to fall 2008 came from minority freshman enrollment.
Title IX
Why Title IX's impact extends beyond athletics.
2009 MetLife Survey of the American Teacher: Part 2, Student Achievement
The survey finds that there exist significant gaps in teacher and student perceptions about academic success.
A Blueprint for Reform: The Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
The blueprint proposes major reforms for the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), which was established in 2002 under the last reauthorization of ESEA.
What Works for Older Youth During the Transition to Adulthood
The fact sheet examines the effectiveness of specific programs aimed at promoting positive development and self-sufficiency for older youth.
The Nation’s Children 2010
A compilation of the latest statistics on the health and welfare of U.S. children, including individual fact sheets on each state.
Can I Get A Little Advice Here?
The report finds that 60 percent of young adults who went on to further education gave their high school counselors poor grades for their college advice.
The Millennials: Confident. Connected. Open to Change.
The study find that young adults ages 18 to 29 are well-educated, self-expressive, liberal and upbeat about their economic futures.
Summary and Analysis of President Obama’s Education Budget Request
The issue brief provides a summary of the Obama administration's education budget request, released Monday, February 1.
Top Gap Closers: Some Public Four-Year Colleges and Universities Have Made Good Progress in Closing Graduation-Rate Gaps
Although data show that college-going rates have increased considerably for all races over the past 30 years, the racial gap in degree attainment has also grown.
“The Economic Benefits from Halving the Dropout Rate: A Boom to Businesses in the Nation’s Largest Metropolitan Areas”
The study estimates the city-by-city economic growth that would result from cutting the high-school dropout rate in half.
“Students in Rural Schools Have Limited Access to Advanced Mathematics Courses”
Findings come amid calls by the Obama administration to improve student achievement in math and science.
“2010 Education Appropriations Guide”
The issue brief details the federal education appropriations for fiscal year 2010, which were finalized December 13, 2009.
“With Their Whole Lives Ahead of Them: Myths and realities about why so many students fail to finish college”
Researchers found that, contrary to popular thought, the number one reason that many young adults drop out of college is an inability to juggle school and work
“The Promise of Proficiency: How College Proficiency Information Can Help High Schools Drive Student Success”
The report suggests three steps that the government can take to help high schools track student's future college and career success.
