Author: Laurie Arnston

Investing in Prison Education Saves Taxpayer Dollars

A June 2025 report from the Education Commission of the States outlined ways in which state policy actors can expand access to prison education and therefore reduce likelihood for recidivism and incarceration costs.

What First-Generation Students Need for Career Development

A new brief from FirstGen Forward explores how first-generation college students navigate the transition from college to career, highlighting insights from a national survey and focus groups with higher education professionals—most of whom are first-gen graduates themselves.

How State Policies Can Support Dual Enrollment Students

A new report published by Bellwether examines dual enrollment programs and policies among four states, finding common themes related to both cost-sharing and access that states can replicate to further promote equity in dual enrollment participation.