Formative Evaluation of the Student Achievement Initiative “Learning Year”

This report presents findings from an independent qualitative review of Washington State’s Student Achievement Initiative, which rewards colleges for improvements in student outcomes.
Bridges to Opportunity for Underprepared Adults: A State Policy Guide for Community College Leaders

This guide offers strategies for providing adults with education and training to help them access opportunities for social mobility and secure jobs that pay wages sufficient to support a family.
Community College Student Success: What Institutional Characteristics Make a Difference?

This paper describes how researchers used data on student characteristics and educational outcomes from several federal government sources to explore the legitimacy of the various ways that college effectiveness can be assessed by using measures of student success.
The Postsecondary Achievement of Participants in Dual Enrollment: An Analysis of Student Outcomes in Two States

This study uses rigorous quantitative methods to examine the impact of dual enrollment participation on students in Florida and New York City.
Dual Enrollment Policies and Practices: Earning College Credit in California High Schools

This report is intended to inform educators, policymakers, administrators, and researchers about current policies and practices that shape dual enrollment in California.