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Leveraging Postsecondary Partners to Build a College-Going Culture: Tools for High School-Postsecondary Partnerships
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JFF is the largest organization of its kind in the Northeast
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What It Takes to Succeed in the 21st Century—and How New Englanders Are Faring (October 16, 2008 )
At a time of historic economic uncertainty, a new Nellie Mae Education Foundation report finds that in order for New Englanders to prosper in a rapidly changing economy and society, there will need to be a change in the way all of the region’s citizens are educated.
View the full Press Release on the Nellie Mae Education Foundation Website
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States Are Expanding Dual Enrollment Policies To Reach Underserved Populations, Increase College Success (May 29, 2008 )
Dual enrollment is no longer just for gifted and talented high school students hoping to get a head start on college, according to a new report by Jobs for the Future. On Ramp to College: A State Policymaker’s Guide to Dual Enrollment reviews trends in a growing number of states that see dual enrollment as a way to expand college opportunity—particularly for students who might not be considered college-bound.
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Foundation Support Grows To Build Workforce Skills And Prosperity For Low-Wage Earners (May 7, 2008 )
The Council on Foundations’ 2008 Philanthropy Summit today highlighted programs of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions (NFWS) as emblematic of successful approaches to workforce development. The recognition came as new support was announced to broaden the impact of NFWS programs in urban and rural communities nationwide.