Why Opportunity Colleges and Universities Matter
A new designation within the Carnegie Classifications — long viewed as the nation’s gold standard for organizing the postsecondary sector … Read more
Stories
Opportunity Colleges and Universities Series: University of Illinois Chicago Profile
The Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education are launching a national series to highlight a cross-section of Opportunity … Read more
Advancing High School Innovation in NYC Public Schools: A Conversation with Supervising Superintendent Dr. Alan Cheng
Explore this Q&A with Dr. Alan Cheng, the new Supervising Superintendent for High Schools at New York City Public Schools. … Read more
Leading an Opportunity College and University: A Q&A with President Parham from Cal State University, Dominguez Hills
Delve into this thoughtful Q&A with Dr. Thomas Parham, the 11th president of California State University, Dominguez Hills, where he shares his professional journey and the transformation work that has undergirded his leadership tenure.
Regional Partnership in Action: A Q&A with the Grable Foundation and California Area School District
Explore this insightful Q&A with Gregg Behr, Executive Director of the Grable Foundation, and Laura Jacob, Superintendent of California Area … Read more
Academic Knowledge or Durable Skills? Why Not Both?
by Brooke Stafford-Brizard | SVP, Impact and Innovation, Carnegie Foundation As employers across the country continue to struggle to find … Read more
RISE 2025: Reimagining High School and the Pathways Beyond Graduation
Watch the full discussion from this year’s Reagan Institute Summit on Education. Carnegie President Tim Knowles joined Maria Flynn (CEO, … Read more
When Students Lead: Youth Researchers Driving School Innovation
High school transformation starts with listening—but real magic happens when students lead. These two youth-led projects went beyond engagement, empowering … Read more
Carnegie Foundation Joins National Governors Association to Define Student Success
Carnegie Foundation President Dr. Timothy Knowles recently joined national education leaders, governors, and policymakers at the Let’s Get Ready! To … Read more
Is It Time to Ditch the Four-Year Degree?
Carnegie Foundation President Timothy Knowles speaks to American Enterprise Institute’s Senior Fellow and Director, Education Policy Studies Rick Hess on what K-12 … Read more
