Highlights the racial/ethnic gaps in community college students' access to federal loans, and outlines various loan terms. Addresses the fear of defaults and consequent sanctions that has caused some community colleges to opt out of the federal program.

Highlights the racial/ethnic gaps in community college students' access to federal loans, and outlines various loan terms. Addresses the fear of defaults and consequent sanctions that has caused some community colleges to opt out of the federal program.

Analyzes trends in the state's supply and demand of college-educated workers, the projected shortfall in 2025, and wage gaps between education levels. Discusses implications for the economy and calls for investment in the public education system.

Analyzes trends in the state's supply and demand of college-educated workers, the projected shortfall in 2025, and wage gaps between education levels. Discusses implications for the economy and calls for investment in the public education system.

Profiles Gates-supported programs providing a college-preparatory environment, strong academic programs, a coherent curriculum from junior high through high school, extra support during freshman year, and opportunities for dropouts to finish high school.

Profiles Gates-supported programs providing a college-preparatory environment, strong academic programs, a coherent curriculum from junior high through high school, extra support during freshman year, and opportunities for dropouts to finish high school.

Uses data from the U.S. Department of Education to estimate the percentage of students -- by race/ethnicity, region, and state -- who graduate high school, as well as the percentage that finish high school ready to attend a four-year college.

Uses data from the U.S. Department of Education to estimate the percentage of students -- by race/ethnicity, region, and state -- who graduate high school, as well as the percentage that finish high school ready to attend a four-year college.