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Balancing Act: The Tradeoffs and Challenges Facing Black Students in Higher Education
This report provides insights on the difficulties faced by some Black learners as they pursue higher education while navigating difficult learning environments and balancing multiple responsibilities.
Balancing the Tutoring Equation: Lessons from a Student-Centered After-School Math Tutoring Pilot
Breakthrough Collaborative undertook a culturally-responsive math tutoring pilot to drive innovation and codify best practices in the after-school and tutoring spaces. This report details findings from the pilot program and shares considerations for the field.
In 2022, High School Seniors Left $3.58 Billion on the Table in Pell Grants
This report is the second in a series of NCAN analyses examining unclaimed Pell Grant dollars. These data and more are available for all 50 states and the District of Columbia via an interactive online dashboard.
Making Change: A State Advocacy Playbook for Equitable Education Finance
This playbook covers lessons from advocacy leaders in six states — California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, and Nevada — on the conditions that paved the way for positive changes in their education finance systems.
Effective Curriculum for English Learner Success
This series of briefs grapples with several aspects of curriculum and instructional materials that are key to philanthropic investment in educational equity reform for English Learners.
A Stronger Nation: Learning Beyond High School Builds American Talent
Lumina Foundation tracks the post-high school educational attainment of Americans ages 25 to 64. Since 2009, that figure has increased by 16 percentage points. That's progress, but it's not enough to reach 60 percent by 2025; dramatic action is needed.
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