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A sure bet that lost me money—and what it says about undergrad degree earners Here’s why states betting on certificates to boost attainment might be a losing wager. A recent visit to the Santa Anita racetrack taught me a surprising lesson—not about horse racing, but about the s...

New data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows that many certificates go to people who already have a degree, not to first-time earners.

Upskilling is vital, but it is not the same as growing the number of Americans with a first credential.

No, college students aren’t being silenced: Most feel free, heard, and at home on campus Despite the loud and pervasive national rhetoric that college campuses are ideological battlegrounds where free speech is stifled, most students say their experience is much different.

Despite the loud narrative that free speech is being stifled on college campuses, most college students aren’t feeling silenced—quite the opposite. Students across political lines believe their campuses support free speech, respect, and belonging.

Campuses are places of connection, not crisis.

Goal 2040: A Stronger Nation and a Brighter Future In a changing world, education is more important than ever. It gives people the skills they need to secure good jobs, build stable careers, and contribute to strong communities. At Lumina Foundation, ...

By 2040, 75% of adults in the U.S. labor force will have college degrees or other credentials of value leading to economic prosperity. We'll focus on value, access, success, and system redesign to reach this bold goal. Together, we can ensure education yields real value. luminafoundation.org/75x2040

Job opening at Lumina Foundation: Director of Information Technology The director of information technology oversees the foundation’s computer and audiovisual networks and related equipment. The IT director oversees the foundation’s managed service providers and effect...

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Job opening at Lumina: Director of Strategic Insights The director of strategic insights develops and implements a strong internal infrastructure for impact measurement and learning across the foundation, to facilitate collaborative and ongoing measureme...

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Career opportunity at Lumina: Strategy Director for State Policy The Strategy Director for State Policy leads the development and implementation of Lumina’s strategy, approach, and portfolio for state policy grants and contracts aimed at increasing postsecondary cr...

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Career Opportunity at Lumina: Director of Journalism and Digital Strategies The director of journalism and digital strategies is responsible for elevating our work by coordinating audience actions across a dynamic, AI-influenced digital landscape and empowering editorially in...

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