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BLOG - A Pathway to Completion: How Oakland Promise Is Reshaping Postsecondary Success in Oakland
BLOG - A Pathway to Completion: How Oakland Promise Is Reshaping Postsecondary Success in Oakland
Postsecondary completion is one of the most direct paths to economic mobility. A degree or credential opens doors to higher wages, better health and more stable futures. Research shows completion dramatically boosts lifetime earnings and job security. Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce estimates that associate degree holders earn about $400,000 more over…
CASE STUDY - Spartanburg Academic Movement | Empowering Economic Mobility Through Postsecondary Success
CASE STUDY - Spartanburg Academic Movement | Empowering Economic Mobility Through Postsecondary Success
Spartanburg Academic Movement, a place-based partnership, is expanding access and opportunity in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
BLOG - The Power of the Place-Based Approach and how Collaboration Drives Results
BLOG - The Power of the Place-Based Approach and how Collaboration Drives Results
Across the StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network, communities are proving that collaboration is a system for change. By aligning data, policy and people, they’re building civic infrastructure that turns shared accountability into measurable results for children and families. As more states and communities recognize the power of place-based partnerships, the Cradle to Career Network is…
BLOG - Strong Starts, Strong Futures: Economic Policies to Unlock Opportunity
BLOG - Strong Starts, Strong Futures: Economic Policies to Unlock Opportunity
As I stepped onto the stage to moderate the opening plenary at the 2025 Cradle to Career Network Convening, I could feel the weight of the moment. Hundreds of leaders from across the country filled the room, representing the strength of the Cradle to Career Network. These were leaders who spend their days in schools…
BLOG - Opportunity at Scale: Workforce Strategies That Strengthen Communities
BLOG - Opportunity at Scale: Workforce Strategies That Strengthen Communities
We are living through both challenges and extraordinary possibility. There are millions of open jobs across the country, yet nearly half of full-time workers aren’t earning a living wage. That disconnect shows up in the lived experience of families in every zip code. It is also our invitation to act together. Workforce development is a…
CASE STUDY - Postsecondary pathways to opportunity in rural Kentucky
CASE STUDY - Postsecondary pathways to opportunity in rural Kentucky
CASE STUDY - App C2C: A rural region transforming opportunity
CASE STUDY - App C2C: A rural region transforming opportunity
Postsecondary Completion Outcomes Playbook
Postsecondary Completion Outcomes Playbook
Postsecondary completion is the true gateway to opportunity. Earning a degree, credential or certification from college, training or apprenticeship programs delivers tangible returns for individuals and communities. Whether through two- or four-year degrees, CTE or industry-recognized certifications, finishing the path one starts is what unlocks economic mobility and long-term stability. The StriveTogether Outcomes Playbook: Postsecondary Completion is a comprehensive guide to the latest research and best practices for this outcome, made possible by support from the Gates Foundation. Communities can use the playbook to identify local needs, prioritize areas for collective action and improve strategies.
High School Graduation Outcomes Playbook
High School Graduation Outcomes Playbook
High school graduation is a vital step toward economic stability, independence and opportunity. A diploma can open doors to college, career training, military service and jobs with benefits and upward mobility. Yet, persistent gaps in graduation rates — especially for Black, Latine and disabled students — reflect disparities in education access and quality. The StriveTogether Outcomes Playbook: High School Graduation is a comprehensive guide to the latest research and best practices for this outcome, made possible by support from the Gates Foundation. Communities can use the playbook to identify local needs, prioritize areas for collective action and improve strategies.
Middle Grade Math Outcomes Playbook
Middle Grade Math Outcomes Playbook
Early Grade Reading Outcomes Playbook
Early Grade Reading Outcomes Playbook
Kindergarten readiness is critical for lifelong success — and it begins long before a child enters school. The years from birth to kindergarten are foundational, as research shows that children who are ready for kindergarten are far more likely to thrive in life. The StriveTogether Kindergarten Readiness Playbook is a comprehensive guide to the latest research and best practices on kindergarten readiness, made possible by support from the Gates Foundation.
Kindergarten Readiness Outcomes Playbook
Kindergarten Readiness Outcomes Playbook
Kindergarten readiness is critical for lifelong success — and it begins long before a child enters school. The years from birth to kindergarten are foundational, as research shows that children who are ready for kindergarten are far more likely to thrive in life. The StriveTogether Kindergarten Readiness Playbook is a comprehensive guide to the latest research and best practices on kindergarten readiness, made possible by support from the Gates Foundation.
Together for Change podcast
Together for Change podcast
Society & Culture Podcast · Together for Change is brought to you by StriveTogether, a national movement with a clear purpose – helping every child succeed in school and in life, cradle to career, regardless of race, ethnicity, …
2024 Annual Report
2024 Annual Report
At StriveTogether, we’re working toward generational change — the kind of transformation that will shape our nation’s future. Together with the Cradle to Career Network of place-based partnerships, we’re working to put 4 million more young people on a path to economic mobility by 2030. It’s an ambitious goal, and we’ve already seen incredible progress across the 70 communities in our network.
Demystifying Civic Infrastructure - Medium Series
Demystifying Civic Infrastructure - Medium Series
Demystifying Civic Infrastructure · Infrastructure holds communities together: roads, bridges, an electricity grid. But what about the connections we can't see? Relationships, collaboration, goal setting and data sharing make up civic infrastructure and allow communities to improve outcomes for kids and families. · 10 stories on Medium
Open Positions at StriveTogether
Open Positions at StriveTogether
Housing Toolkit
Housing Toolkit
Policy Toolkit
Policy Toolkit
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