Alternative high schools make up about 4% of U.S. schools. Yet in 2021–22, they accounted for 14% of school closures. Education Northwest’s researchers share four steps states can take to measure what matters, with examples from states already doing it. bit.ly/3WuCvVz
ICYMI: What does success look like for students furthest from educational opportunity? Our #AlternativeEducation webinar explores the policies, funding, partnerships, and supports behind strong career-connected learning. Watch: aepn.ednw.org/webinars/

ALT A graphic promoting a webinar titled "Career Connected Learning." It features photos of presenters and a play button symbol. Text indicates the event is presented by Rachel Maller, Senior Researcher, and Dr. Ashlie Denton, Managing Researcher. The event date is September 22, 2026, at 10:00am PST. Learn more
New EDNW study examines #CTE access, participation & outcomes in Washington using 10+ years of data on 750k+ students.
Findings show where access is uneven—and how deeper CTE pathway participation links to stronger postsecondary & workforce outcomes.
📄 bit.ly/3NmryB7
What happens when a grant program is built on collaboration, not competition?
Six New Jersey community colleges shared strategies, adapted them to their campuses, and grew statewide leaders in student basic needs support. @NJCommColleges bit.ly/4ynQXMm
Grateful to our Alternative Education Policy Network partners and everyone who joined our #NAEA session on career-connected learning. Great discussion about what’s possible when students have pathways connecting learning, work, and future opportunity. aepn.ednw.org
How do you build a statewide plan that belongs to the community? Oregon listened to 400+ families, educators & community members. Researcher Manuel Vazquez Cano explains why #CommunityVoice belongs at the center of systems change. #Partnership
bit.ly/4im1jYo
What happens when a grant program is built on collaboration, not competition?
Six New Jersey community colleges shared strategies, adapted them to their campuses, and grew statewide leaders in student basic needs support. @NJCommColleges bit.ly/4ynQXMm
Alternative high schools make up about 4% of U.S. schools. Yet in 2021–22, they accounted for 14% of school closures. Education Northwest’s researchers share four steps states can take to measure what matters, with examples from states already doing it. bit.ly/3WuCvVz
Grateful to our Alternative Education Policy Network partners and everyone who joined our #NAEA session on career-connected learning. Great discussion about what’s possible when students have pathways connecting learning, work, and future opportunity. aepn.ednw.org
How do you build a statewide plan that belongs to the community? Oregon listened to 400+ families, educators & community members. Researcher Manuel Vazquez Cano explains why #CommunityVoice belongs at the center of systems change. #Partnership
bit.ly/4im1jYo
Conflict brings an opportunity for growth and learning. When we embrace tension, we can uncover new perspectives, ideas, and strategies for better serving students, educators, and communities. bit.ly/4zWwmRu
From high school to college to the world of work, #ParentingStudents have similar needs. With better connected pathways, we can support them to accomplish their education and workforce goals. Learn more here: bit.ly/4h5sWTY
#StudentParentMonth #HigherEd
Conflict brings an opportunity for growth and learning. When we embrace tension, we can uncover new perspectives, ideas, and strategies for better serving students, educators, and communities. bit.ly/4zWwmRu
Attending #SREE2026? Join Education Northwest's Leanne Davis tomorrow when she shares her research on civic engagement in postsecondary education, such as which skills are being taught, how they vary by sector, and what the evidence shows.
sree.org/2026-program @sreesociety
From high school to college to the world of work, #ParentingStudents have similar needs. With better connected pathways, we can support them to accomplish their education and workforce goals. Learn more here: bit.ly/4h5sWTY
#StudentParentMonth #HigherEd
From high school to college to the world of work, #ParentingStudents have similar needs. With better connected pathways, we can support them to accomplish their education and workforce goals. Learn more here: bit.ly/4h5sWTY
#StudentParentMonth #HigherEd
Systemic #FamilyEngagement requires opportunity and accountability. Discover how schools, districts, and states together create the conditions that allow family-school partnerships to take root. bit.ly/4dmcRbd
Conflict brings an opportunity for growth and learning. When we embrace tension, we can uncover new perspectives, ideas, and strategies for better serving students, educators, and communities. bit.ly/4zWwmRu
Systemic #FamilyEngagement requires opportunity and accountability. Discover how schools, districts, and states together create the conditions that allow family-school partnerships to take root. bit.ly/4dmcRbd
Conflict brings an opportunity for growth and learning. When we embrace tension, we can uncover new perspectives, ideas, and strategies for better serving students, educators, and communities. bit.ly/4zWwmRu




