This series of case studies highlight policies and implementation strategies that Utah and Iowa have adopted to strengthen student access to quality dual enrollment programs. Dual enrollment programs, an educational partnership where high school students…
This resource outlines how federal data systems track dual enrollment, identifies critical information gaps, and offers policymakers options to improve national data collection for better participation, program quality, and outcomes. Nationally, 82% of high schools…
JFF’s interactive dashboard reports on state adoption of 12 policies that strengthen student access to high-quality dual enrollment, alongside case studies from Iowa and Utah highlighting state approaches in action. Dual enrollment, a partnership model…
Dual enrollment is a proven strategy that boosts high school, college, and workforce success. JFF’s new brief debunks common myths to clarify what these programs are and why they matter. Jobs for the Future is heading…
IDEAS expands access to dual enrollment opportunities by piloting the hub model, connecting schools, colleges, and communities to ensure more students earn meaningful credits before graduation. This structure creates consistency across institutions, making it easier…
Tested strategies for success for systems, educators, and employers Dual enrollment work-based courses allow high school students to gain college credit and practice workplace skills at the same time. This step-by-step model offers: Guidance for…
This two-pager summarizes findings from our new 50-state analysis outlining how states can build more effective career navigations systems for young people and identifying which states have adopted key policies to achieve that goal. Few…
This report highlights the need for states to build more effective career navigation systems to better meet the needs of all young people and analyzes the extent to which each state has enacted the policies…
State Policy Framework This framework describes steps states can take toward adopting the Big Blur’s four key components, plus four types of policy environments states encounter in creating a reimagined grade-11-14 learn-and-work system. Related Content