Co-Design, Co-Delivery, and Co-Validation This paper, part of a series on rethinking 12th grade, explores how collaboration between high school and colleges is key to ensuring postsecondary success for students. See More Reports in…
Early-College High Schools Beat the Odds Early college high schools across the country are opening up postsecondary education opportunities to a more diverse group of students, including students of color and low-income students. Published by…
Sharing Responsibility for College Success: A Model Partnership Moves Students to Diplomas and Degrees Through this brief, learn how the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District has continued to advance an early college-for-all strategy—a mission with…
Why 12th Grade Must Be Redesigned Now—And How How can we prepare many more young people, especially those from underserved communities, to succeed in college and careers? This first paper in a series explores why…
Rethinking 12th Grade: Preparing All Students for College Before College This brief discusses the issues and solutions around ensuring all 12th graders are college and career ready, as well as state and federal policy recommendations…
Impact Profile of Cierra Swopes: The Student Becomes the Teacher For Cierra Swopes, attending an early college high school revealed paths she never would have considered. Now, she’s providing the same opportunity for today’s students.…
Early College Expansion: Propelling Students to Postsecondary Success, At a School Near You Early college schools are succeeding at our nation’s most daunting educational challenge—propelling students from underserved backgrounds to graduate high school and earn…
We support Great Lakes communities in building high-quality college and career pathways that equip students—particularly students who have historically been marginalized or underrepresented—to thrive in college, career, and beyond. JFF is helping the communities develop…
This select group of education leaders lets experience be their guide in developing state and federal policies that help students attain credentials for greater success in the labor market. In 2015, JFF established The Policy…