Learning from the Ground Up: Growing education pathways in Washington state
Nearly 90% of high school students in Washington state say they want to continue their education after graduation — but only half of them do. Working together to close the gap, Angela Jones, director of the Gates Foundation's Washington State team, and Barb Richey, VP of University Advancement at Eastern Washington University, share a mission to increase access to postsecondary education and drive impactful change for Washington's students.
Meet the four regional partnerships helping students explore postsecondary pathways in Washington state
The Gates Foundation’s Horizons program is supporting four partnerships that are ready to expand programs to help more students design the future they want.
How Vancouver high school students turned data into dialogue
High school students in Vancouver used insights from the Gates Foundation’s Education Roundtable to lead community discussions on gaps in postsecondary enrollment. With support from their principal, they organized events, grew as leaders, and inspired broader involvement in improving education.
What new research tells us about students' views on college
It doesn’t matter what we call it, one thing is true: fewer students in the U.S. are enrolling in a degree program after high school – even though it continues to be the best path to a good-paying job and career advancement opportunities.
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