ResearchEd

Custom research, technical assistance, & advocacy supporting ed equity & student success. Founder & CEO: @RachelRMarlowe. #highered #ruraled #commcollege

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In 1970 the Pell Grant covered 80% of the average tuition cost. Today, it covers just 29%.

Advocates are urging Congress to raise the maximum #PellGrant by $200 in the 2027 budget to prevent further declines in affordability.

Read more here 🔗 https://t.co/dk9vUFt7Ov

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Let’s talk #Data.

#Workforce #Pell presents an opportunity to revise short-term credential definitions in IPEDS.

The IPEDS Technical Review Panel convenes this week, giving experts a chance to discuss options for improving IPEDS #data #collection.

🔗 https://t.co/OzBinSzdkK

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Remember the sinking feeling realizing that one of your textbooks was actually $400?

Students spend an average of $1,212 / year on textbooks.

Further reading about how Open Educational Resources can make education affordable 🔗 https://t.co/DyVotOQg23

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The #California #CommunityCollege #AB705 transformed the community college landscape by increasing access to transfer-level math and English courses. Gains were significant for older students in completing transfer-level math. 🔗 https://t.co/Phoky96eER

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On our trio to #Iowa, we stopped by the Community Colleges for Iowa office to attend their Community College Presidents’ monthly meeting. It was a great chance to discuss some of our upcoming projects that could benefit the #communitycollege landscape!

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What is the goal of dual enrollment?

For institutions, it’s a means of increasing transition to higher education through partnerships.

For students, it's a cost & time-saving measure. In one study, 73% of students said taking dual enrollment to save money.

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Success at Community Colleges varies by age, reflecting different workforce & life priorities. ➡️ Younger students (under 25) show higher overall success rates, adult learners (25+) are more likely to achieve success through short-term certificates. 🔗 https://t.co/cilreQ7YfR

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#ED has released finalized #Workforce #Pell regulations.

The final rule is strict: Programs must show graduates are placed in an occupation tied to the training program.

This raises the bar for program approval, especially for short-term programs.

🔗 https://t.co/McLoef3Joe

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We recently facilitated a data training workshop, “Off the Charts! Effective Strategies for Data Storytelling,” for leaders of the #Iowa #CommunityCollege Leadership Institute (ICCLI) fellowship.

Thank you for inviting us to talk data with a phenomenal group of Iowa CC leaders!

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College Planning Curriculum supports students during the application process to think about applying to college. At $8 per student, it's shown promising boosts in college enrollment.

Follow our Student Success Saturday Series on #LinkedIn for more! https://t.co/uNNQPYW0V9

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Almost nine years ago, the #California Community College System began to overhaul its #remediation with #AB705. 🔎Recent findings show that AB 705 and AB 1705 eliminated racial/ethnic gaps in direct enrollment in transfer-level math courses. 🔗 https://t.co/Phoky96eER

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“If philanthropy wants rural insight at the table, it needs to make space at the table...” Get fresh insight from this piece illustrating how #philanthropies can invest in #rural communities 🔗 https://t.co/SjnRqZYhjG

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Data alone does not create change. The harder work is building institutional capacity to interpret patterns & translate insights into action that expand student opportunity, choice, and success. Together, we can #catalyze #institutional #transformation.

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How can we measure success, if not by numbers? Through student voice.

Student feedback must be intentionally sought out, incorporated as a standard practice, and, most importantly, given influence.

Follow our student success series on LinkedIn! https://t.co/uNNQPYW0V9

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Community Colleges adapt to local needs. The 2025 Survey of Community College Outcomes (SCCO) demonstrates how a "one-size-fits-all" evaluation fails to capture how community colleges adapt to serve their specific #regional #economies. 🔗 https://t.co/cilreQ7YfR

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The Montana University System expanded eligibility for its Native American tuition waiver. The move may be more strategic than the simple conclusion of years-long debates, as the shift offers a more legally resilient model against anti-DEI challenges. 🔗 https://t.co/DXirY1nz2a

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📢 We’re #hiring! 📢 Looking for a Senior Operations Associate.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives behind the scenes, enjoys building and improving systems, and brings experience in nonprofit operations.

The deadline to apply is May 31st: https://t.co/r0X1bJLOc8

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How do students define success?

The challenge is that often students define their success differently from the narrow metrics institutions use.

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📍 The key to expanding dual enrollment is #teachers. Oregon is expanding access to #DualEnrollment through a unique teacher qualification model: “sponsored dual credit.” The approach has increased participation rates, particularly in #rural areas. 🔗 https://t.co/1jguKuBv5n

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We are very happy to introduce the new #Student #Journey #Explorer, now live on the ATD website, with key contributions from Beatrice Leydier & Sam Comai!

The tool transforms #PDP #cohort #data into visuals that highlight where students are progressing, stalling, or leaving.