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Community College Insights Series
Receive regular updates from the survey team on our Community College Insights series, which features deep-dive analysis and commentary on results from the survey and the economic impacts of these important institutions.
March 3, 2026
Last week, we released results from the 2025 Survey of Community College Outcomes. This post explores the characteristics of Fifth District community college students and the community college pathways that are often overlooked by traditional graduation rate metrics.
December 4, 2025
Congress' passage of H.R.1 (OBBA) has brought new changes to higher education funding, including the establishment of a Workforce Pell Grant program. What does this mean, and how might agencies, institutions, and students respond?
June 11, 2025
Wraparound services like transportation assistance and child care foster student success. This post highlights how some community colleges are supporting student parents.
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