Close, but No Degree: Removing Barriers to Degree-Completion and Economic Advancement in New Jersey

Education and Literacy;Employment and Labor;Women

Close, but No Degree: Removing Barriers to Degree-Completion and Economic Advancement in New Jersey

Examines current policies, programs, and initiatives designed to facilitate degree completion by offering the option through employment and workforce development services. Recommends increased system alignment, funding, student supports, and flexibility.

August 1970

Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Northeastern) / New Jersey

Unlocking Doors and Expanding Opportunity: Moving Beyond the Limiting Reality of College and Career Readiness in California High Schools

Civil Society;Education and Literacy;Nonprofits and Philanthropy

Unlocking Doors and Expanding Opportunity: Moving Beyond the Limiting Reality of College and Career Readiness in California High Schools

Examines how many low-income students and students of color complete neither the courses required to apply to a four-year public university nor career technical education courses. Calls for integrated, equitable approaches to college and career readiness.

August 1970

Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Western) / California

Making Performance Funding Work for All

Education and Literacy;Government Reform;Nonprofits and Philanthropy

Making Performance Funding Work for All

Outlines models, design features, and challenges of performance funding, or linking public investment in higher education to institutional outcomes, as a way to address state budget constraints, raise attainment, and strengthen public higher education.

August 1970

Geographic Focus: North America / United States

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