In an era where information is both abundant and increasingly complex, school library media centers (LMCs) serve as hubs for learning, creativity, and critical thought. Yet, little to no data exist describing the state of school LMCs in Minnesota. During the 2023 Minnesota legislative session, Minnesota's Multicounty Multitype Library Systems…

Beginning in 2018, the General Assembly of Virginia has appropriated $28.4 million annually to increase degree production in Data Science and Technology, Science and Engineering, Healthcare and Education (STEM-H) fields across 14 of the Commonwealth's public four-year institutions. The General Assembly has included language that details…

While prior research has indicated increased funding to higher education has resulted in positive outcomes related to enrollment, retention and graduation rates, and degree and certificate completions (Cummings et al., 2021), there is more to learn about disparities in funding to institutions and target student populations. With this aim, the…

Public Agenda surveyed Illinois residents to learn about how they view public higher education and what would help it serve them and the state better. Three research briefs highlight key findings from the broader survey findings. This brief finds that nearly three in four residents--including majorities of Democrats, independents and…

The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is New York's primary aid program, accounting for 80 percent of state awards to students attending public, private nonprofit, and for-profit higher education institutions in the state. TAP is available to state residents attending two-year or four-year degree granting programs, as well as students attending…

The distribution of state funding to school districts has a tremendous impact on student learning opportunities. State leaders juggle different priorities, tradeoffs and incentives when designing funding formulas with the goal of ensuring every student has the learning opportunities to succeed. This toolkit offers a strategic guide for reforming…

Ohio's voucher programs use public funds to subsidize tuition at eligible private K-12 schools. Ohio has three general education voucher programs -- EdChoice, EdChoice Expansion, and the Cleveland program -- that together provide a publicly funded voucher for any Ohio family, regardless of income. Ohio lawmakers drove an increase in the last state…

By age 18, students have spent on average 85 percent of their waking hours outside of school. Their use of that time--constructive or not--helps direct their futures. In afterschool and summer programs, young people explore new interests, develop new skill sets, and create lasting relationships with peers and caring adults that shape who they are,…

The Texas Education Agency launched the High-Quality, Sustainable Residencies Program--a grantfunded effort to establish and sustain teacher residencies--in 2021. Part of the Texas COVID Learning Acceleration Supports (TCLAS) initiative, this grant supported residency programs across the state, implemented through partnerships between school…

For at least two decades, several California schools have embraced a community schools model that marries schools and community organizations to seamlessly provide a variety of supports to students and families in communities with the highest needs. But when the pandemic hit, those needs multiplied. Members of the California State Board of…

Dual enrollment is expanding in California. Participation in dual enrollment varies across demographic groups and regions. A growing number of high school students are earning associate degrees via dual enrollment. Dual enrollment outcomes vary across demographic groups and geographic regions.California continues to invest in dual enrollment. This…

Authorized by the Nebraska Legislature in 2007, the Access College Early (ACE) Scholarship Program pays tuition and mandatory fees for qualified, low-income high school students to enroll in college courses from Nebraska colleges or universities, either through dual enrollment or early enrollment agreements with these institutions. The objective…

The Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship (TELS) program was designed to meet the unique needs of the State of Tennessee, while also incorporating the hallmark elements of existing merit-based aid programs in other states. This manuscript provides a snapshot of TELS recipients and their outcomes, including narrative discussion on the current…

Arising from a research-based, comprehensive school transformation strategy, community schools organize in- and out-of-school resources and supports such as mental health services, meals, health care, tutoring, internships, and other learning and career opportunities to fit specific community needs. Through this strategy, students, families,…

Quality K-12 education is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities of Arizona voters. However, understanding the distribution of dollars from funding source to classroom is challenging since there are several factors impacting this process. This report aims to provide an overview of the numerous and complex funding sources that contribute…