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AL, AZ, CO, ID, OR, SC, WI

Building Policy Momentum for Foster Youth Support in Postsecondary Education

This special report discusses key takeaways from our State Policy Academy focused on foster youth in postsecondary education, including approaches taken by Colorado, Iowa, Oregon and Texas, and considerations to […]

Dec. 11, 2017

Policy Report

CO, IA, OR, TX

Accountability, Funding, Students & Families, Transitions

Broadband’s Impact on Education

Broadband access discussions are increasing across the country. At the state and local levels, leaders are expressing the need for adequate broadband services to improve economic development and increase educational […]

Feb. 15, 2017

AZ, CO, IN, KS, MO, MT, NV, SC, VA, WI

Federal Communications Commission Loses in Court, States have the Ability to Limit Municipal Broadband

A Federal Appels Court recently blocked efforts to expand public broadband. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals filed a ruling on Aug. 10, 2016, reversing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) […]

Sept. 13, 2016

NC, TN

State Laws May Create Challenges for Local Broadband Expansion

Inadequate access to industry-standard broadband speeds confronts many households and individuals across the states as indicated in a recent Education Commission of the States report. Certain communities simply do not […]

July 13, 2016

ID, MN, NC, PA, TN, UT

Distance Education Students and Their Access to State Financial Aid Programs

Students, postsecondary institutions and policymakers are turning to online education to meet individual educational needs, support presumed reductions in college costs and expand access for post-traditional students. Nationally, one […]

April 29, 2016

GA, NE, PA, WA

Funding

New Partnership Formed to Address Important Campus Safety Issues

Education Commission of the States and NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education recently partnered to address legislative developments and offer considerations for leaders in higher education and policy […]

Feb. 24, 2016

K-12, Postsecondary