Heirs property represents an enormous source of wealth for millions of Americans, and particularly Black communities, but it is also an inherently risky form of ownership that leaves families vulnerable to loss through partition sales and tax foreclosures. The single biggest way local governments could protect heirs property owners is to make property tax relief programs more accessible.
This playbook is designed to support states as they implement Workforce Pell, translating federal requirements into actionable steps, highlighting key policy decisions, and offering practical considerations.
Youth apprenticeship is growing, and there are many reasons to be optimistic about its future this National Apprenticeship Week.
New research from Texas and Ohio reveals how states can ensure credentials lead to opportunity for students.
The secret is out: rural colleges have real strengths, particularly when it comes to Workforce Pell.
As federal priorities in relation to protecting civil liberties change, states must step in to shield students from harm.
The state is making apprenticeship funding more flexible and navigable for practitioners.
30 states and DC have defined youth apprenticeship—but definitions vary widely, even on basic apprenticeship components.
With the 2023 legislation session underway, here is a look at some positive trends in statewide EL policy.
Critical race theory (CRT) is a theoretical framework developed in the 70’s to understand the intersection of race, power, and policy.