Presents data from a longitudinal study of the Boston public school system's class of 2000 -- how many had enrolled in college, had graduated, and remained enrolled as of 2007, by gender, race/ethnicity, and types of college and high school attended.

Measures the literacy of 1,827 graduating college and university students from eighty institutions. Looks at the ability to perform prose tasks such as read and use texts; search and comprehend forms; and conduct quantitative, computational tasks.

Documents the declining affordability of higher education for American families, and highlights public policies that support affordable higher education. Provides state-by-state summaries as well as national findings.

Provides forecasts for job openings and demand for postsecondary education and training, including by occupation and industry. Highlights the link between education and earning potential and the need to align educational opportunities with careers.

Clarifies the arguments for higher education development, especially from the standpoint of public policy-makers and the international community. Suggests solutions to specific problems that are common across the developing world.

Examines in detail the barriers to higher education in three underserved Michigan communities, and recommends options for improving access at the state level, coordination among institutions, healthcare training, public transportation, and affordability.

Presents findings from surveys, focus groups, and interviews with more than two dozen corporate, media, philanthropic, and legislative leaders to examine how the American public thinks about higher education today.

Measures the performance of the U.S. and of each state in providing education and training beyond high school. Compares national and state higher education performance with other nations.