Education

Do residents have access to the education and training they need to get ahead?

Education is an asset that benefits not only the educated individual, but also his or her family and community. Skills and knowledge are central determinants of earning capacity, but also are important drivers of the economy. Education also promotes civic responsibility, advances economic competitiveness and expands economic opportunity.

Outcome Measures Early Childhood Education Enrollment Math Proficiency - 8th Grade Reading Proficiency - 8th Grade High School Degree Two-Year College Degree Four-Year College Degree Four-Year Degree by Race Four-Year Degree by Income Four-Year Degree by Gender Average College Graduate Debt College Graduates with Debt Student Loan Default Rate Trend Indicators Change in Four-Year Degree Change in Math Proficiency - 8th Grade Change in Reading Proficiency - 8th Grade

Policy Measures Policy Priorities Access to Quality K-12 Education Financial Education in Schools College Savings Incentives Additional Policies State-Funded Head Start Quality of State Pre-K Programs Kindergarten Standards State Financial Aid for Postsecondary Education TANF-Funded Workforce Training WIA-Funded Workforce Training