THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Ideas that shape policy and practice.

Field-tested research, toolkits, and policy briefs from 15 years of hands-on public sector work.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Ideas that shape policy and practice.

Field-tested research, toolkits, and policy briefs from 15 years of hands-on public sector work.

Workforce · State Policy Report

Powering Florida's Economy

A comprehensive analysis of Florida's workforce ecosystem with actionable policy recommendations for economic growth through talent pipeline development.

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K-12 · Research Report

Rural Transportation for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Strategies and best practices for overcoming transportation barriers faced by children and youth experiencing homelessness in rural communities.

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K-12 · Research Report

Understanding Federal Definitions of Homelessness

A guide to the federal definitions of homelessness across major legislation and how they impact eligibility for education and housing services.

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WORKFORCE · APPRENTICESHIP · RESEARCH BRIEF 

Workforce System Registered Apprenticeship Baseline Knowledge Assessment Report

The report presents findings from the first national baseline assessment of workforce system practitioners' knowledge of Registered Apprenticeship (RA), identifying key knowledge and implementation gaps as well as providing implementable strategies for strengthening workforce system utilization of RA in service delivery.

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K-12 · Research Report

Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness: Introduction to the Issues

An overview of the key challenges, rights, and supports for children and youth experiencing homelessness in America’s education system.

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K-12 · Research Report

Serving Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Under Title I, Part A

Guidance on using Title I, Part A set-aside funds to support the enrollment, attendance, and academic success of students experiencing homelessness.

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Workforce · Veteran Service Delivery · Case Manager Toolkit

Connecting Veterans to Registered Apprenticeship

A practical guide for American Job Center (AJC) case managers on identifying, referring and supporting veterans into Registered Apprenticeship pathways that align with their military experience and career goals.

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CTE · Apprenticeship · National Report

State Investments in Registered Apprenticeship-Aligned CTE

First national report on how states are aligning Career and Technical Education (CTE) with Registered Apprenticeship through funding, policy, employer engagement, credentialing, and data strategies to expand high-quality career pathways and strengthen student outcomes.

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