Prior research suggests that partnerships in early care and education have the potential to enhance the quality of care and offer comprehensive services to more children and families. This brief draws on data from the national descriptive study of Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships to describe the activities partnerships engage in…

The push for increased democratization of higher education in the United States coupled with the rising costs of college have led many institutions to turn to dual enrollment models as a means to increase access for students. Most states now allow qualifying high school students to take college courses free, or at a reduced rate, while still…

High quality early learning experiences can promote young children's development and help to reduce achievement gaps between children from low-income families and children from more affluent families. Early care and education programs also promote parents' ability to support their children's learning, and allow parents to work or go to school.…

Describes Bellevue Community College's (Washington) use of earnings data and partnerships to respond to a regional need for qualified technology employees and to develop new high-wage programs. Identifies issues that emerged in response to a state performance-funding measure tied to professional/technical graduates' earnings. (VWC)

This New Hampshire Community Technical College System (NHCTCS) Annual report provides data and descriptions about its programs, students, and educational outcomes. Beginning with the NHCTCS mission statement, the report discusses access and excellence in education, providing background information on the NHCTCS and the opportunities it provides.…