Regions with a college-going culture have residents who value the public and private benefits of a college degree and a well-educated community. Profiles include strategies and programs directed at parent, teacher, student, and employer attitudes and values about higher education, as well as P-12 and postsecondary efforts to provide role models to ensure all students take the necessary actions to enroll in and complete a college degree.
Program that Works
KIPP is a non-profit network of at least 109 public schools, serving K-12. ...
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Program that Works
The National Academy Foundation (NAF) is a national network of high school career academies based predominately in urban districts. ...
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Regional Effort
Dedicated leadership makes Des Moines fertile ground for an effort that ties a big community vision to economic and education goals. ...
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Program to Watch
A data-driven collaboration designed to provide students with the global support and resources they need to complete high school. ...
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Regional Effort
The El Paso Collaborative for Academic Excellence (the Collaborative) was founded in 1991, when a cross section of the city’s leaders met to establish a common vision around education improvement from kindergarten through college. ...
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Tool
Offers early awareness and college planning podcasts designed to send K-12 students positive messages about postsecondary education access, early awareness, and the financial aid process. ...
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Regional Effort
Since 2007, BHEF has partnered with its members and the Louisville community to increase the region’s college degree attainment rates. ...
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Program to Watch
Working with school districts and community‑based organizations, the Power of YOU provides outreach to middle school and high school students. ...
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Provides students from low-income families with mentoring, academic enrichment, college guidance and financial incentives to increase college success. ...
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Program to Watch
A partnership between the business community, educators and volunteers designed to teach students real world skills, provide models of success, and increase community service. ...
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