Investing in Pathways

As ESSER plans have now been approved by the U.S. Department of Education, advocates continue their work of ensuring transparency and equity in state and district spending. In this session, we come together to look specifically at how states and districts are using relief funds to expand college and career readiness and pathways for all […]

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Accelerating College & Career Pathways for Every Student

The pandemic has made it more challenging than ever for students to get on, and stay on, a high-quality college or career pathway. Recent data have shown that fewer students have made the transition to postsecondary education than before the pandemic, that persistence in college has declined, and that low-income students and students of color are being disproportionately impacted. […]

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Crafting a Statewide Comprehensive Approach to College & Career Pathways for Economic Success

To prepare students for today’s job market, education systems need to offer high-quality, rigorous, and diverse pathways that are aligned with workforce needs. Patricia Levesque and Quentin Suffren (ExcelinEd) will share their Pathways Matter work that outlines how states can create pathways that enable students to quickly earn relevant and high-quality credentials that lead to long-term economic success. This discussion will emphasize […]

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