Getting from Lucky to Good
A newly proposed federal grant program for community colleges could be transformational—but only if it draws from lessons of the past.
Latest
Big ideas, bold solutions. Explore the latest research, analysis, and policy insights from our experts.
How a Parent Earned a Bachelor’s Degree within Two Years
It’s Right There In the Name: The College Affordability Act
Analysis of the House Democrats College Affordability Act
Understanding Comebackers’ Pathways to Graduation
New data from our work with adults returning to college shows how long it typically takes them graduate after they re-enroll.
Picking a Predictive Analytics Partner
Iris Palmer wrote for Business Officer about predictive analytics in higher education.
Four-Year Degrees at the Community College Haven’t Scaled. Why?
In a recent survey, only 10 percent of community college leaders reported they offered four-year degrees.
The Incomplete Picture of What Works for Returning College Students
Developing a new definition of persistence that more accurately reflects the college-going behavior of adult and returning students.
A Twisting Path towards a Better Life: The Experience of Caregiver Students
There are very few things more difficult than keeping or maintaining a work-life balance while having kids and attending college.
Caregivers in Higher Education
Over the coming months, New America will explore how better to support student caregivers and their families through higher education.