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BRIGHT SPOT: Big Wins Through Culture Change in Elgin, IL

School Capacity

The second largest school district in Illinois, Elgin U-46 partnered with OneGoal to accelerate efforts to prepare their large and diverse student population for college and career. The partnership has led to a cultural shift in the district, resulting in more...

Rethinking Curriculum: Why Postsecondary Planning Can’t Wait Until 12th Grade

School Capacity

By Reid Higginson, Director of Policy Research at College Access: Research & Action (CARA) A growing body of research finds that students are not receiving adequate preparation for the postsecondary planning process. Far too many students from low-income and...

Rethinking Leadership: Engaging the Whole Staff in Postsecondary Support

School Capacity

By Ally Levy, Senior Director of College Inquiry and Whole School Partnerships, and Richard Robinson, College Inquiry Coach, at College Access: Research & Action (CARA). According to the 2022 Learn Together Survey, less than half of high school principals...