{"id":2557,"date":"2022-02-09T12:25:09","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T21:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/65by2025.org\/?page_id=2557"},"modified":"2023-05-19T16:03:54","modified_gmt":"2023-05-20T00:03:54","slug":"take-action","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/65by2025.org\/programs-opportunities\/take-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Take Action"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;Take Action&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;right&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Fullwidth Header &#8211; Take Action&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;225deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#fda529 5%|rgba(0,21,60,0.8) 5%&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;#fda529&#8243; background_color_gradient_start_position=&#8221;5%&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;rgba(0,21,60,0.8)&#8221; background_color_gradient_end_position=&#8221;5%&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/65by2025.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/neonbrand-1-aA2Fadydc-unsplash.jpg&#8221; min_height=&#8221;230px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;70px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;H2 &#8211; Take Action!&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Alaskans! Take Action!<\/h2>\n<h4>In partnership and collaboration with AlaskaCAN &#8211; listed below are action steps for you to take to show support for our goal of 65% by 2025! By working together across the community, you can join thousands of people who are already working to improve student success and educational attainment. Here are some ways that you can take action:<\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;H3 &#8211; Educator Action Steps&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Educator Action Steps<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Secondary&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Toggle &#8211; Secondary&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Encourage students to plan as early as 9th grade (if not earlier!) for postsecondary education or career training by taking the right courses.<\/li>\n<li>Make students aware of the importance of setting goals for graduation.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage students to meet with their counselor and set a goal for their postsecondary pathway.<\/li>\n<li>Help students research and investigate different pathways as they prepare for life after high school.<\/li>\n<li>Teach budgeting skills so that students are prepared for paying for postsecondary education or career training.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage real life experiences like getting a part-time job or volunteering in the community.<\/li>\n<li>Give positive feedback and direct students towards the resources available to them to plan for what comes next.<\/li>\n<li>Remind students about application deadlines.<\/li>\n<li>Reinforce that ALL students should explore, plan, and prepare for one of the multitude of postsecondary education and career training opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Postsecondary&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Toggle &#8211; Postsecondary&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Talk to your students about graduating on time. For undergraduate students, this is typically at least 15 credits a semester to finish a certificate in 1 year, an Associate\u2019s degree in 2 years, or a Bachelor\u2019s degree in 4 years.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage your students to meet with an advisor early to explore various career options so they can map out a career plan.<\/li>\n<li>Explain to your students that staying on track will save them money and increase their odds of graduating.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage students to explore careers and starting salaries associated with their intended major as early as possible.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage students to take advantage of the Career Resource Center.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage students to prepare for and participate in annual College &amp; Career Fairs hosted by various organizations across Alaska.<\/li>\n<li>Be informed about available resources, and direct students to them:\n<ul>\n<li>Tutoring support<\/li>\n<li>Career Resource Center<\/li>\n<li>Clubs &amp; activities<\/li>\n<li>Specialized support for students with disabilities, from specific cultural backgrounds, or in specific majors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;H3 &#8211; Community &#038; Business Action Steps&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Community &amp; Business Action Steps<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Community &#038; Business&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Toggle &#8211; Community &#038; Business&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/65by2025.org\/about-alaskacan\/membership\/\">Become a member of AlaskaCAN<\/a> and share opportunities within your organization through email, website, newsletters, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Speak to family and friends about the importance of postsecondary education or career training.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage your family and friends to pledge their support for 65% by 2025.<\/li>\n<li>Allow flexible work schedules for employees to get a college degree or career training certificate.<\/li>\n<li>Volunteer at a school in your community.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in annual College &amp; Career Fairs to educate students about postsecondary education and career training opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Provide legislative support and testimony in support of postsecondary education and career training.<\/li>\n<li>Provide monetary assistance to employees (and\/or their families) pursuing postsecondary education or career training.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in the annual AlaskaCAN! 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Convenings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;H3 &#8211; Parent &#038; Mentor Action Steps&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Parent &amp; Mentor Action Steps<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Birth to Pre-Kindergarten&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Toggle &#8211; Birth to Pre-Kindergarten&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Read to your child at least 15 minutes every day.<\/li>\n<li>Create fun, learning games at home; i.e. naming shapes, colors, letters, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Enrolling your child in preschool will help prepare them for kindergarten academically and socially.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221; Elementary School: Kindergarten to 5th Grade&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Toggle &#8211; Elementary School: Kinder to 5th Grade&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn about the <a href=\"https:\/\/education.alaska.gov\/akstandards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska standards<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Get to know your child\u2019s teacher though parent-teacher nights, joining information sessions at your child\u2019s school, and attending parent-teacher conferences.<\/li>\n<li>Review helpful grade-specific resources available for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pta.org\/home\/family-resources\/Parents-Guides-to-Student-Success\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">parents<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Middle School: 6th Grade to 8th Grade&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Toggle &#8211; Middle School: 6th Grade to 8th Grade&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn about the <a href=\"http:\/\/acpe.alaska.gov\/FINANCIAL_AID\/Grants_Scholarships\/Alaska_Performance_Scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Start contributing to an education savings plan, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaska529plan.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska529<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Support your child in their academic learning with the tips listed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pta.org\/home\/family-resources\/Parents-Guides-to-Student-Success\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;High School: 9th Grade to 12th Grade&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Toggle &#8211; High School: 9th Grade to 12th Grade&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist your child with filling out the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Review with your child the courses they are enrolled in to ensure they can qualify for the <a href=\"http:\/\/acpe.alaska.gov\/FINANCIAL_AID\/Grants_Scholarships\/Alaska_Performance_Scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>With your child, review high school graduation requirements and discuss the types of courses they may be interested in taking that will help them prepare for <a href=\"https:\/\/acpe.alaska.gov\/PLANNING\/AKCIS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">careers of interest<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage your child to take the ACT, SAT, and\/or the WorkKeys exam.<\/li>\n<li>Talk to your child about different educational\/career training options after high school graduation. Many schools now offer virtual tours and information sessions.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage your child to meet with their advisor or guidance counselor to ensure they are taking the right classes for graduation and to potentially earn scholarships, such as the <a href=\"http:\/\/acpe.alaska.gov\/FINANCIAL_AID\/Grants_Scholarships\/Alaska_Performance_Scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Postsecondary Education&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Toggle &#8211; Postsecondary Education&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Help your child create a budget, and assist them with managing their money.<\/li>\n<li>Attend orientation at a postsecondary institution and look into first-year programs to help your child with the transition.<\/li>\n<li>A lot of parents and youth may have heard of but still don\u2019t know much about apprenticeship programs, which are tuition free (Earn while you Learn!), and as great as college.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage your child to make a plan to complete their program on-time, and to connect with their academic advisor regarding course selection and scheduling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;H3 &#8211; Students &#038; Adult Learners&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Students &amp; Adult Learners Action Steps<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Middle School: 6th Grade to 8th Grade&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Toggle &#8211; Middle School: 6th Grade to 8th Grade&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/akcis.org\/loginmain.aspx?SiteType=3&amp;cookieTest=y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AKCIS (Alaska Career Information System)<\/a> to create a portfolio where you can make and save plans for your education and career.<\/li>\n<li>Talk to\u00a0 school counselor about your goals for the future and map out a plan to get there.<\/li>\n<li>Talk to your teacher about your grades and areas you can improve upon. If you are struggling, ask for help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;High School: 9th Grade to 12th Grade&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Toggle &#8211; High School: 9th Grade to 12th Grade&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get involved in school and community activities. Students who are involved in extracurricular activities learn new skills and tend to do better in school. It also shows postsecondary institutions your passions, interests, and accomplishments outside of the classroom.<\/li>\n<li>Enroll in courses to help qualify for the <a href=\"http:\/\/acpe.alaska.gov\/FINANCIAL_AID\/Grants_Scholarships\/Alaska_Performance_Scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Take the ACT, SAT, and\/or the WorkKeys exam.<\/li>\n<li>Meet with your advisor to map out a plan to graduate on time in the field you are interested in.<\/li>\n<li>Apply to summer learning opportunities:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alaskaexcel.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska EXCEL<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ansep.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Native Science &amp; Engineering Program (ANSEP)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uaf.edu\/rahi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rural Alaska Honors Institute (RAHI)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Postsecondary Education&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Toggle &#8211; Postsecondary Education&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remember to fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)<\/a> for every year you&#8217;re attending a postsecondary institution.<\/li>\n<li>Meet regularly with your academic advisor to discuss your education and career plan and financial aid options.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a preferred program of study early and stick with it.<\/li>\n<li>Keep up your grades.<\/li>\n<li>Seek an internship or summer research opportunity in your field of study.<\/li>\n<li>Take 15 credits a semester to ensure you earn your degree\/certificate on time. Stay in regular contact with your academic advisor.<\/li>\n<li>Develop and update your personal portfolio and resume to prepare for job applications.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare for and participate in annual College &amp; Career Fairs.<\/li>\n<li>Inspire, encourage, and motivate younger generations in your community to join you in pursuing education and career training after high school!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Adult Learner&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Toggle &#8211; Adult Learner&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify a support group \u2013 whether a friend or family member \u2013 to encourage and motivate you to pursue your postsecondary education or career training goals.<\/li>\n<li>Be familiar with careers and starting salaries associated with your intended program of study.<\/li>\n<li>Speak to an advisor to develop a plan for timely degree or certificate completion. Be sure to inquire about placement tests, credit for prior learning, and any options to help you accelerate your path to a degree\/certificate.<\/li>\n<li>Make an informed decision about part-time study \u2013 it may allow you to work more, but statistically speaking lowers your odds of graduating on time.<\/li>\n<li>Research <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Federal Student Aid (FSA)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/acpesecure.alaska.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE)<\/a> sites and apply for federal and state financial aid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alaskans! Take Action! In partnership and collaboration with AlaskaCAN &#8211; listed below are action steps for you to take to show support for our goal of 65% by 2025! By working together across the community, you can join thousands of people who are already working to improve student success and educational attainment. Here are some [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"parent":2131,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<h3>Alaska<\/h3><h4>Research Presentations<\/h4><p><a href=\"http:\/\/acpe.alaska.gov\/Portals\/0\/CAST\/McDowell_Presentation_Inventory.pdf\">Alaska Postsecondary Access & Completion Inventory<\/a>\u00a0- Scott Miller, MPPM, Senior Consultant, McDowell Group, LLC.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/acpe.alaska.gov\/Portals\/0\/CAST\/65by2025_Dan_Robinson_Presentation.pdf\">Getting to 65 by 2025: Understanding the Demographic Landscape<\/a>\u00a0-\u00a0by Dan Robinson, Research Chief, Alaska DOLWD, Research and Analysis<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/65by2025.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DOL-Presentation-ACPE-College-Access-and-Success-Team.pdf\">Looking Ahead to 2020: Occupational Projections and Training Needs <\/a>-\u00a0Dan Robinson, Research Chief, Alaska DOLWD, Research and Analysis<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/acpe.alaska.gov\/Portals\/0\/CAST\/AlaskaEnvironmentalScanAnalysis.pdf\">College Access and Success in Alaska: Data Analysis<\/a> -\u00a0Patrick Kelly, NCHEMS<\/p><h4>Publications<\/h4><p>The 2015 Alaska Postsecondary Access & Completion Program Inventory, commissioned by the Network through ACPE, and developed by the McDowell Group, LLC. provides the most comprehensive overview of Alaska's postsecondary access and completion environment available to date. <a href=\"http:\/\/acpe.alaska.gov\/Portals\/0\/CAST\/ACPE_Final_2_12_15.pdf\">DOWNLOAD THE REPORT HERE<\/a>.<\/p><h3>National<\/h3><p><strong>Here is a list of research and reports that provide further evidence about the importance of a college degree.<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>\u201cGood jobs\u201d \u2013 full-time jobs that provide higher wages ($53,000 annually) and better benefits such as health insurance and employer-provided retirement plans \u2013 have grown the most in a post-recession recovery. Read more about the report from <a href=\"https:\/\/cew.georgetown.edu\/cew-reports\/goodjobsareback\/\">Georgetown University\u2019s Center on Education and the Workforce.<\/a><\/li><li>For those Americans between 55 to 64, 42 percent have a college degree, a rate surpassed only by Canada and Israel in the O.E.C.D. But among people aged 25 to 34, the United States is in 11th place, with a college graduation rate only slightly greater, at 44 percent. Read more stats in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.keepeek.com\/Digital-Asset-Management\/oecd\/education\/education-at-a-glance-2014_eag_highlights-2014-en#page1\">Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development 2014 Report. <\/a><\/li><li>45% of voters nationally think expanding access to college will help better the U.S. Check out a survey released by education reform advocacy group @50CAN to find out other fascinating facts about Americans\u2019 view on education. <a href=\"http:\/\/50can.org\/education-roadtrip\">@50CANS, Education Roadtrip Survey<\/a><\/li><li>College grads say college is worth it. Read this and other key findings about the value of going to college.<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/fact-tank\/2014\/02\/11\/6-key-findings-about-going-to-college\/\">Pew Research Report 2014, The Rising Cost of Not Going to College<\/a><\/li><li>Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, by 2020, 66 percent of jobs in Alaska will require some college. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.55by25.org\/ffbtf-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Georgetown-Report_HI_2020.pdf\">Georgetown University Research Results<\/a><\/li><li>Early Warning! Why Reading by the End of Third Grade Matters. A KIDS COUNT Special Report, Annie E. Casey Foundation.<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aecf.org\/resources\/early-warning-why-reading-by-the-end-of-third-grade-matters\/\">AECF.org, Early Warning! Why Reading by the End of Third Grade Matters<\/a><\/li><li>The case for investing in PreK-3rd education. Challenging Myths about School Reform.<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/fcd-us.org\/sites\/default\/files\/TheCaseForInvesting-ChallengingMyths.pdf\">Foundation For Child Development, Investing in PreK-3rd Education<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.luminafoundation.org\">Lumina Foundation<\/a> tracks the nation\u2019s progress toward <a href=\"http:\/\/www.luminafoundation.org\/goal_2025.html\">Goal 2025<\/a>\u2014to have 60% of Americans who hold a high-quality college degree, certificate or other postsecondary.<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.luminafoundation.org\/stronger_nation\/\">Lumina Foundation \u2013 A Stronger Nation Through Higher Education \u2013 Full Report<\/a><\/li><li>A Stronger Alaska through Higher Education \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/strongernation.luminafoundation.org\/report\/#alaska\"><br \/>Alaska data<\/a><\/li><li>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.achieve.org\/ClosingtheExpectationsGap2013\">Closing the Expectations Gap Report<\/a> is produced by Achieve and details states\u2019 progress on college and career readiness. The report shows how all states are aligning college and career ready standards with policies and practice to better ensure that all students are academically prepared for life after high school.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>ACT publishes the <a href=\"http:\/\/act.org\/newsroom\/data\/2013\/states\/pdf\/LowIncomeStudents.pdf\">\u201cCondition of College Readiness\u201d<\/a> each year and periodically publishes additional reports focused on particular sub-groups. Their recent report focuses on the college readiness of low-income students. Key findings in the 2013 report include:<ul><li>About 95% of students from low-income families wish to pursue some type of postsecondary education, compared to about 87% of all students.<\/li><li>Only 59% of students from low-income families immediately enrolled in postsecondary education, compared to 71% of all students.<\/li><li>Fewer students from low-income families take a core curriculum, at 69%, compared to 84% of students from high-income families (defined as family income of more than $100,000 a year).\u00a0Only 20% of students from low-income families met at least three of the four ACT academic benchmarks, compared to 62% of students from high-income families.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Take Action - AlaskaCAN<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In partnership and collaboration with AlaskaCAN! 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