In the spring of 2008, many people in Massachusetts who cared about public education – especially those who believed that a high-quality education was the key to bridging inequities in society – were feeling hopeful. After ...

While the best path to economic mobility is still a college degree, higher education remains unaffordable for many of those who could benefit the most. America’s public flagship institutions hold enormous potential for ...

Public flagship universities were established to provide an excellent education to their states’ residents and are therefore well-positioned to enhance social and economic mobility within their states. Yet in many cases, ...

College attainment is associated with higher incomes for individuals, greater revenue for the state and local governments, and improved outcomes for communities such as lower crime rates and better health. The 21st century ...

At a time when too few students are graduating from college and reaping the financial benefits that a higher education bestows, despite increasing numbers of those students taking on debt to enroll in college, it is ...

Public flagship universities were established to provide an excellent education to their states’ residents and are therefore well positioned to enhance social and economic mobility within their states. Yet in many cases, ...

The authors consider four distinct policy levers available to states for raising bachelor’s degree completion rates in the U.S. through their public colleges and universities. They simulate these policies using elasticities ...

To protect the democratic traditions, regain economic strength, and meet the demands of the nation’s employers, The United States must improve outcomes for low-income students and students of color. This report shows how ...

Sixty-seven school finance reforms (SFRs) in 26 states have taken place since 1990; however, there is little empirical evidence on the heterogeneity of SFR effects. The authors provide a comprehensive description of how ...

This report elevates students’ stories to contextualize and illuminate financial barriers to college access and success. The report. shares the perspectives and aspirations of 17 low-income and working-class students based ...