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Institute for Women's Policy Research, 2021
Head Start, the largest early learning program in the United States, provides free federally funded, high-quality early learning for children alongside wraparound supports for parents. Its mission includes helping families achieve self-sufficiency and economic security, such as by helping parents access and succeed in college and workforce…
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, Preschool Education, Disadvantaged Youth, College School Cooperation
Carlson, Andy; Laderman, Sophia – State Higher Education Executive Officers, 2018
Promise programs (also known as free college programs) have grown in popularity over the last few years. When targeted correctly, these programs have the potential to increase enrollment, retention, and graduation rates for underserved students. By focusing a promise program on adult students and including additional supports and services, states…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Adult Education, Student Financial Aid, Adult Programs