By demonstrating clear, tangible pathways from education to employment, institutions don't just prepare students for a first job—they prove the enduring value of a degree.
There’s an assumption throughout higher education that adult learners who want to finish their degree will simply return to the institution where they stopped out. That’s actually not the case. The latest National Student Clearinghouse Research Center report on “some-college, no-credential” learners reveals that more than 60% of re-enrollees select a different institution than the […]
After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans schools emphasized college for all, but many students faced financial and personal struggles. Now, the KIPP charter school network has shifted its focus to both college and career options to better support students' diverse needs.
As of August 2024, 39% of first-time bachelor's degree-seeking students were not completing their program within eight years. The reason: students don't see a clear path to completion.
