What It Takes to Succeed in the 21st Century—and How New Englanders Are Faring Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page October 16, 2008 JOBS FOR THE FUTURE A historic leader in education, New England faces new challenges as its population diversifies amid an increasingly demanding economy. This report assesses the implications of the…
The Learning Season: The Untapped Power of Summer to Advance Student Achievement Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page June 20, 2007 BETH M. MILLER For many, summertime occupies a nostalgic place in our imaginations, conjuring up memories of relaxation, fresh air, and freedom. Summer is also a time when many children are given…
Adults Must Be College Ready Too Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page December 12, 2006 BLENDA J. WILSON A competitive workforce where the basic requirement is a college degree calls for adults, as well as teenagers, to be college ready. Adult learners face numerous barriers to college completion, including family and job responsibilities,…
New England 2020 FAQ Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page June 29, 2006 Answers to Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to the Foundation’s “New England 2020” report.
New England 2020: A Forecast of Educational Attainment and Its Implications for the Workforce of New England States Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page June 29, 2006 STEPHEN P. COELEN AND JOSEPH B. BERGER By 2020, New England is predicted to have a significant drop in the percentage of young people holding bachelor’s…
New England After 3 PM Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page May 30, 2006 THE AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE The hours after school offer opportunities for academic and personal growth outside of the classroom, but many students spend the time unsupervised. The lack of access to quality afterschool programs and inadequate federal funding means just…
Transfer Access to Elite Colleges and Universities in the United States Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page April 18, 2006 ALICIA C. DOWD AND GLENN GABBARD As the population of academically talented low-income students at community colleges increases, their rate of transfer to selective colleges and universities is decreasing. From cultural barriers to…
State Merit Scholarship Programs and Racial Inequity Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page October 01, 2004 DON HELLER AND PATRICIA MARIN With college tuition rising faster than family incomes, state policy is barring low-income and minority students from receiving adequate aid for college tuition. This collection of research finds that many state merit…
Critical Hours: Afterschool Programs and Educational Success Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page June 04, 2003 BETH MILLER Experiences during adolescence shape students’ futures as learners and individuals. Afterschool time presents opportunities for social-emotional and interest-driven learning through hands-on experiences—something that is sometimes missing from school curricula. This report draws on research from…
Diversity Among Equals Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page October 17, 2001 STEPHEN COELEN, PATRICIA CROSSON AND JOSEPH BERGER Affirmative action in college admissions has been debated as a useful policy for creating qualified, diverse student bodies. The minority student population in New England colleges and universities is growing but remains lower than…