ECS Education Policy Issue Site: Demographics--Educational Attainment


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Educational Attainment

DEMOGRAPHICS

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

	What States Are Doing
	Selected Research & Readings
	Other Web Sites

The benefits of postsecondary education accrue not only to individuals, but also to families, communities, states and the nation as a whole. Policymakers increasingly recognize that improving educational attainment is a key ingredient in their efforts to enhance quality of life and strengthen economic competitiveness.

Low levels of education among the adult population in a state have been shown to negatively affect the following:

Per-capita income and the strength of the state's economy
Health of the state's population
The well-being of children
The rate of violent crime
Voting rates
Preparation level of the workforce.

This issue site provides a review of recent research findings on the correlation between educational attainment and economic and social well-being. It also provides links to Web sites that feature state rankings on health, crime rates, voting participation, workforce preparation, per-capita income and tax revenues, and other key indicators.

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Closing the College Participation Gap: A National Summary
This ECS report examines the potential threats to college participation, and offers assistance for policymakers interested in increasing access, particularly for disadvantaged populations. profiles for all 50 states.

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