Ohio Strong Start in Science: Removing Barriers in STEM

Introductory science courses too often function as bottlenecks rather than gateways to high-demand STEM and health careers. Ohio Strong Start in Science seeks to transform introductory science courses to help more students succeed on their first attempt.
Year in Review: CCRC in 2025

Before we dive into the new year—which will mark 30 years since the founding of CCRC—we’re taking time to celebrate our colleagues’ accomplishments and the ways they’ve furthered our mission to improve community colleges in 2025.
Letter From the Director: Foundations Help CCRC Continue to Produce Innovative Research

Tom Brock reflects on the sudden cancellation of federal research grants to CCRC earlier this year and the challenges it created. While the situation remains unchanged, CCRC closes out 2025 with gratitude for the foundations that recognize the value of CCRC’s work and have stepped in with vital support.
Video: Webinar Explores Scaling of Corequisite Reforms in Three Community College Systems

A December webinar shared findings from three projects on developmental education reform in Arkansas, Louisiana, and the City University of New York system. A panel of representatives from each system shared their perspectives on scaling corequisite implementation in their colleges.
Implementing Workforce Pell: Lessons From Virginia’s G3 Program

Postsecondary learners will soon be able to apply for workforce Pell, an expansion of the federal Pell Grant. But very few occupational training programs meet the proposed criteria for eligibility. Maria Cormier explains how Virginia’s G3 scholarship program provides some key lessons for other states designing Pell-eligible workforce programs