The update of our 2023 typology and policy landscape analysis of state investments in short-term credential pathways is out and shows a continued embrace of short-term credential pathways. The latest analysis shows that over the past year, eight states have established 10 new initiatives. Overall state investments now total $5.6 billion across 70 programs in 32 states. Click here to read the update.

Our latest postsecondary finance brief, Beyond Sticker Prices: How States Can Make Postsecondary Education More Affordable, analyzes financial aid programs and affordability-related data in nine states. This analysis, which looked across regions, populations and various financial aid models, illustrates the significant variation in affordability across states, institutions and income brackets. Click here to read this brief.

This case study, written in partnership with the Higher Ed Equity Network, aims to bring awareness to the barriers that impede institutions’ ability to establish strong data use practices and culture while highlighting bright spots of high-impact data practices at various institution types. Equally as important, it elevates clear roles for key stakeholders to support institutions in tackling the imperative of closing economic disparities and better serving learners. Click here to read this case study.