Educational attainment has increased across the Fifth District, but there are large geographic and racial disparities, according to the 2019 American Community Survey estimates.

The number of women in economics decreases at every professional step, starting at the undergraduate level.

Richmond Fed president Tom Barkin spoke about the importance of early childhood education and the health of the child care industry at the VECF/VA Chamber’s 7th Annual Executive Briefing on the Economics of Early Childhood.

COVID-19 has disrupted traditional higher education institutions and is forcing institutions to make substantial changes to their plans for the coming academic year.

Disruptions to schooling can have long-term educational and economic effects.

Some schools are offering to buy a share of students’ future income in exchange for funding their education.

Community colleges serve a larger share of minority students than public or private four-year schools.

College attainment differs greatly between Fifth District counties, as do unemployment rates and earnings by education level from state to state.

This issue of 5th District Footprint describes preschool enrollment for children above and below the federal poverty level in District counties.

Regional economist Laura Ullrich shares her insights on historically black colleges and universities and their role in workforce development and the economy in general.

Educators and community and business leaders share strategies to connect people to in-demand jobs.

Administrators and educators at community colleges and four-year schools discuss helping students succeed after high school.

Learn from economists, policy experts and practitioners about the pandemic’s impact on education finance.

Economists and educators discuss long-term effects of educational disruptions—and the potential upside to getting it right.

Andy Bauer provides an update on economic conditions in Maryland as the state recovers from the severe downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hear from teachers, parents and administrators about the challenges students are facing during the pandemic.

Kartik Athreya shares his experiences on the Back to Work Virginia Task Force, which is developing policies and practices for strengthening the child care industry.

Alex Marré discusses the ongoing challenges of bringing broadband Internet service to everyone who needs it. 

Santiago Pinto  discusses the potential long-term consequences of disruptions to K-12 education as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.