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Research Brief Series: Twenty Years of Education Funding in the U.S.
Explore this series of research briefs that share information on giving patterns in education over the past twenty years among foundations and grantmakers. The briefs cover funding by education levels, regional funding, and funding by topical areas.
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The Class of 2023: Who Plans to Go to College?
A report on survey responses of 25,000+ HS seniors (class of 2023) details a mismatch between students' aspirations and expectations for college, and describes how for some students (boys, Black and Hispanic) expectations for college (particularly community college) have diminished since 2019.
How Accelerated Coursework Contributes to Increased Postsecondary Attainment in Florida
This research brief examines the relationship between accelerated course-taking for public high school graduates and college access and success at institutions in the Florida College and State University systems.
Parents Want More Accountability from Public Schools
A new poll of K-12 parent voters nationwide shows a strong appetite for change in education. This survey can help inform where change is most needed, and it provides insights on how to prioritize important spending decisions.
Degrees of Distress: How Higher Education Institutions Hurt and Help Student Mental Health
Degrees of Distress, authored by acclaimed researchers and professors Dr. Sam Museus and Dr. Lindsay Pérez Huber, and commissioned by College Futures Foundation, examines through a racial equity lens how higher education institutions hurt and help student mental health, with the goal of informing policy, practice, and narrative for a national movement toward students thriving and succeeding in postsecondary and beyond.
The State of Higher Education 2023
Gallup and Lumina Foundation have partnered to better understand barriers to postsecondary enrollment, why currently enrolled students may be considering leaving their programs — and what makes them stay.
Helping Crack the Code: A Playbook for Educators, Service Providers & Advocates
This playbook was designed to help stakeholders communicate about parent experiences navigating complex systems and processes on behalf of their children. The playbook also highlights opportunities to support more families in the spirit of making the research actionable.
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