Advocate for direct support to public institutions of higher education that enroll a high percentage of low-income individuals.
Support funding directed toward states in their efforts to align P-12 and higher education curricula, standards and assessments to ensure that students are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in postsecondary education and the workforce.
Support state efforts in the implementation of the Common Core State Standards in mathematics and English language arts.
■ Support higher education policies that ensure equal access to educational opportunities for all students.
Support continued appropriation levels for Title III of the Higher Education Act, which supports the development and strengthening of: Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Predominantly Black Institutions; American Indian Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities; Alaska Native and Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander
Serving Institutions; and Native American Serving Institutions.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), between 2008-2019, college enrollment is expected to increase 7 percent for white students, 30 percent for black non-Hispanic students, 45 percent for Hispanic students, 30 percent for Asian/Pacific Islander students, and 5 percent for Native American/Alaskan Native students.