Most Recent Publications

What It Takes to Succeed in the 21st Century—and How New Englanders Are Faring (2008)
At a time of historic economic uncertainty, this Nellie Mae Education Foundation report finds that in order for New Englanders to prosper in a rapidly changing ... read more
Minding the Gap: Why Integrating High School with College Makes Sense and How to Do It (2007)
This book from JFF and Harvard Education Press argues that in today’s highly competitive, global economy, all young people need a postsecondary education.... read more
Breaking Through: The Initiative After One Year (2006)
In 2005, JFF and the National Council for Workforce Education launched Breaking Through: Helping Low-Skilled Adults Enter and Succeed in College and Career... read more
Improving Workplace Opportunities For Limited English-Speaking Workers (2006)
Our society includes millions of people whose contributions and desire to integrate often go unnoticed and unfulfilled. Immigrants play a vital role in America,... read more
Education and Skills for the 21st Century: An Agenda for Action (2005)
In September 2005, "The Fate of the American Dream" brought together top corporate, education, and workforce policymakers to address the failure to pr... read more
University Park Campus School: An Unparalleled Record of Achievement (2005)
Recognized as a national model by the Education Trust, the Alliance for Excellent Education, and Newsweek Magazine, the University Park Campus School ... read more
Speech: Avoiding the Disconnection Blues (2003)
"There is a disconnection between the skills that employers need to stay competitive and the skills that workers and job seekers bring to their search for ... read more
Higher Education Pipeline: Evaluation of Access and Attainment (2003)
JFF commissioned the Parthenon Group to look at rates of high school graduation, college entrance, and college success. The research led to three major conclusi... read more
Leaks in the Postsecondary Pipeline: A Survey of Americans (2003)
Conducted by Lake, Snell, Perry & Associates for JFF, this survey shows that most Americans recognize that a college degree is critical for economic success... read more
Local Intermediary Organizations: Connecting the Dots for Children, Youth, and Families (2003)
In an era of tight resources and increased local responsibility for programs and services, communities are experimenting with new ways to connect the service do... read more