State & Local Policy
How Colorado Made Tax Credit Access Easy: A Conversation With State Officials
Amber Egbert and Kevin Amirehsani provide insight into how Colorado was able to increase tax credit access through proactive outreach
Career Advising Happens Everywhere — Is Your State Prepared?
Colorado and Massachusetts are expanding the role of advising to ensure every adult is prepared to support students plan for their future.
Preventing Tax Foreclosures is the Best Way Local Governments Can Protect Heirs Property Owners
Heirs property represents an enormous source of wealth for millions of Americans, and particularly Black communities, but it is also an inherently risky form of owners…
Workforce Pell: A State Playbook for Implementation
This playbook is designed to support states as they implement Workforce Pell, translating federal requirements into actionable steps, highlighting key policy decisions…
From Momentum to Maturity
Youth apprenticeship is growing, and there are many reasons to be optimistic about its future this National Apprenticeship Week.
Unraveling the Case for Credentials in High School
New research from Texas and Ohio reveals how states can ensure credentials lead to opportunity for students.
The Rural Advantage—and Challenge—with Workforce Pell
The secret is out: rural colleges have real strengths, particularly when it comes to Workforce Pell.
How States Can Reinforce English Learners’ Civil Rights
As federal priorities in relation to protecting civil liberties change, states must step in to shield students from harm.
How Colorado Is Breaking Down Apprenticeship Funding Barriers
The state is making apprenticeship funding more flexible and navigable for practitioners.
What Does “Youth Apprenticeship” Mean? The Answer, According to Each State
30 states and DC have defined youth apprenticeship—but definitions vary widely, even on basic apprenticeship components.
Promising State Legislation Related to English Learners in 2023
With the 2023 legislation session underway, here is a look at some positive trends in statewide EL policy.
Critical Race Theory & Schools: What’s Really Going On?
Critical race theory (CRT) is a theoretical framework developed in the 70's to understand the intersection of race, power, and policy.
How can State Leaders Support English Learners During COVID-19 and Beyond?
A Missing Puzzle Piece in the Federal-State Partnership Landscape
With college costs on the rise, policymakers are looking for different models of funding for higher education.