August 10, 2021
We should recognize that young people today need a multiplicity of pathways from education into careers.
JFF VP Joel Vargas in “Jobs for the Future Report Reimagines High School to College Experience”
A recent update in EdSource mentioned JFF’s new Big Blur report, in which we call for a radical overhaul of our country’s systems for transitioning students from high school to college and onto careers.
This paper argues for a radical restructuring of education for grades 11–14—by erasing the arbitrary dividing line between high school and college—to open opportunities for the learners our current systems leave behind. We make the…
Dual enrollment is a powerful mechanism to support college readiness and success for high school students across the country. Rural schools provide unique advantages but face distinct challenges in creating effective dual enrollment opportunities for…
This brief offers policy-based solutions and examples that can support greater alignment and partnerships across K-12 and postsecondary education, promote scaling, and, ultimately, ensure that every young person has the support necessary for success. The…