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
“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.
“Invisible: 1.4 Percent Coverage for Education is Not Enough”
The analysis, which argues that there exists virtually no national coverage of education, offers recommendations for improved reporting.
“Open Doors Report 2009: International Educational Exchange”
Both the number of international students enrolled in the United States and the number of American students traveling abroad reached record-highs in the 2008-2009 academic year.
“Leaders and Laggards: A state-by-state report card on educational innovation”
An exploration of the future of education, with the 50 states graded based on their adoption of innovative educational practices.
"The State of City Leadership for Children and Families"
The report highlights the broad range of emerging trends in local policy efforts to promote child and family well-being.
“Family Mobility and Neighborhood Change: New evidence and implications for community initiatives”
An analysis of residential mobility and neighborhood-based initiatives aimed at low-income, disadvantaged children and families.
“College Enrollment Hits All-Time High, Fueled by Community College Surge”
The share of 18- to 24-year-olds attending college in the United States hit a record high in October 2008.
“Strengthening Community Colleges’ Influence on Economic Mobility”
A data-driven analysis of how community colleges can better meet the needs of their students.
"The Shriver Report: A Woman's Nation Changes Everything"
A comprehensive analysis of women's changing economic status.
Federal Education Budget Project (FEBP)
The most recent data on federal education funding and the No Child Left Behind Act.
“The Changing Pathways of Hispanic Youths Into Adulthood”
The report finds that young Latino adults in the U.S. are more likely to be in school or the work force now than their counterparts were in previous generations.
“Latinos and Education: Explaining the Attainment Gap”
The national study finds that 89 percent of Latino young adults believe a college education is important, yet only about 48 percent plan to get a college degree.
"Children's Budget 2009"
A comprehensive guide to all federal spending on children.
“Regional young Child Poverty in 2008: Rural Midwest sees increased poverty, while urban Northeast rates decrease”
The analysis finds that all children suffer consequences of being poor, but children ages 6 and under living in the Midwest and rural South are especially vulnerable.
"State Higher Education Finance, FY 2008"
A review of state support for higher education during the most recent fiscal year, including information on tuition, revenue and enrollment trends.
