Post-secondary Success
A post-secondary degree remains the surest path to social and economic mobility. Yet colleges fail to enroll and graduate students of color and students from low-income households at the same rate as White and wealthier students.
This contributes to racial and socioeconomic disparities in education and career outcomes. To address these disparities, the Joyce Foundation supports federal and state policies that: 1) scale proven student support models to improve community college outcomes; 2) preserve access for students of color and rural students to affordable, high- quality public college options and labor markets that require college degrees; 3) seek racial and family income representativeness at selective public universities; and 4) narrow gaps in post-graduate financial outcomes for students of color and low-income students.
Opinion: Bold action needed to reform school districts
Public education in the U.S. is at a crossroads, and with federal influence waning, states must lead bold, evidence-based reforms to close achievement gaps, strengthen fundamentals, and prepare all students for a fast-changing economy.
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Crain's Detroit Business
In Remembrance of Melissa Hortman: Transformational Policy Leader
In mourning the tragic loss of Rep. Melissa Hortman, we honor her leadership on climate and gun violence prevention work. A longtime partner of Joyce and our grantees, she championed evidence-based policy to advance equity and safety for all Minnesotans.
Progress & Promise: Chicago’s Post-Pandemic Educational Achievements
According to recent data, CPS elementary school students are recovering faster than many districts in the country in reading and math. Joyce hosted an event with civic, business, philanthropic, non-profit and policy leaders to discuss the research.
The Dual Enrollment Fund: Catalyzing the Next Chapter of Dual Enrollment Research
A new Dual Enrollment Research Fund launched to usher in a new wave of scholarship focused on equitable dual enrollment policies and practices.
Joyce Statement in Response to SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision
The Supreme Court’s ruling could unravel the years of progress towards diversifying college campuses. The decisions will hinder colleges/universities from considering race in admission decisions, reversing decades of legal precedent.