Education
Our vision
We work to ensure all young people in Washington state have access to the opportunities they need to design the future they want.
We’re guided by what students want
Our students have big aspirations. They want to
continue their education after high school.
90%
Nearly 90% of Washington’s high schoolers say they want to continue their education after high school.
50%
But today, only 50% of Washington high school graduates enroll in a postsecondary programs
70%
Research shows that more than 70% of jobs in our state will require some kind of postsecondary credential.
Regional Initiatives
We work with the local schools, colleges, and organizations that know their communities best.
Limitless Learning Network
Limitless brings together 26 local partnerships to share best practices and develop strategies that help students successfully transition from high school to college.
Horizons Regional Grant Program
Four regional partnerships across Washington are developing local solutions that help more students explore and pursue postsecondary pathways.
Statewide initiatives
We ground our work in evidence, helping launch and grow programs that are proven to help students pursue college and career pathways.
Education roundtable
We convene a diverse group of students, teachers, and local and state education leaders working to advance solutions that help more students find successful pathways after high school.
Dual credit expansion
We’re working to ensure all students have access to dual credit programs that help them earn college credit while in high school—at little or no cost—and put them on a pathway to a postsecondary credential.
FAFSA/WASFA completion
Our partners help students and families understand the financial aid process and complete financial aid applications—the essential first step to accessing the WA Grant, the most generous need-based aid program in the nation.
High-quality advising
We support efforts to ensure every student has consistent access to trained counselors and advisors who help them explore college and career options.
Public school options
Every student deserves a public education that puts them on a path to a successful future. Our partners ensure Washington’s charter schools provide high-quality public school options for families and students.