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Broad Drop in State Unemployment

Unemployment declined in April in 40 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rates rose in three states and remained steady in the remaining seven states. States with the highest job growth were Texas, New York and Florida. More

State Budget Update: Spring 2013

States continue to move along a familiar path of slow and steady growth as the four-year anniversary of the official end of the Great Recession approaches, according to NCSL's newly released report, “State Budget Update: Spring 2013.” More
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Postsecondary Education

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NCSL Education Program

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  • Julie Bell, Group Director                        (303) 364-7700
  • Michelle Liu, Policy Specialist           (303) 856-1531

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studentState Policies to Improve Student Transfer
Many students attend more than one institution of higher education before earning a degree. States can help students successfully earn degrees by implementing transfer and articulation policies that prevent loss of already earned credits and valuable time. This brief reviews state policy options and discusses the benefits of such policies to colleges, students and the state. More

Higher Education CapitolLegislation in 2012
Learn about higher education laws enacted by state legislatures in 2012. Topics addressed include workforce development, performance funding and college costs. More

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The importance of postsecondary education has increased significantly in the last decade. A high school diploma is no longer sufficient in the 21st century. In order to be successful in today’s global economy a person must receive some form of postsecondary education. The economic stability of the state is tied to citizens who are employed and productive. 

The documents in this collection deal with the many challenges state lawmakers face in relation to postsecondary education, including funding, access, accountability, the role of alternative providers in the marketplace and the changing needs of a more diverse student population.

Here are key issues covered by these documents:

You can see all the documents related to this topic by clicking on the document library tab at the top of this page or you can search all education documents on the site here.

 
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