Policies Paved the Way: Early College Innovation in North Carolina

Describes how state leaders spurred innovation to raise high school graduation and college-readiness rates through cooperative programs between school boards and community colleges, nonprofit support, and start-up grants. Discusses remaining barriers

Using Data to Promote Collaboration in Local School Readiness Systems

Presents findings from the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership's community-level data analysis on services that improve physical and mental health, family stability, and neighborhood environments to foster collaboration for school readiness

Lessons in Early Learning: Building an Integrated Pre-K-12 System in Montgomery County Public Schools

Analyzes lessons and strategies from successful efforts to integrate districtwide early learning as part of pre-K-12 school reform, including full-day kindergarten, standards-based curricula, consistency, and parental and community involvement