60 percent goal

College Application Week produces a paperwork push

“We are clearly generating more interest among high school seniors in thinking about college, but we have more work to do to ensure they actually enroll and graduate,” said Matt Freeman of the State Board of Education.

Idaho postsecondary numbers improve, but remain far from goal

In 2016, 40.6 percent of Idaho adults held either a college degree or a professional certificate. That’s an improvement, but Idaho still ranks No. 45 in the nation.

Idaho Education News reporter earns national fellowship

The Education Writers Association awards Kevin Richert the support to dig deeper into Idaho’s “60 percent goal.” Here’s why this is such big news for our site.

Souza unveils another bill to move school board elections

In other news Wednesday, Gov. Butch Otter’s office unveils its latest bill to create an “adult completer” college scholarship for older students.

As advanced opportunities program grows, some gaps are evident

In 2016-17, 27,859 junior and senior high school students took college-level classes. But students of color and students in poverty are less likely to take advantage of the state’s program.

Boise State touts progress on its ’60 percent’ benchmarks

A record 3,140 Boise State students received bachelor’s degrees in 2016-17, exceeding a State Board of Education goal established in 2010.

Idaho college enrollment continues to increase

As Idaho continues to struggle with low college graduation rates, the college enrollment numbers are a bright spot — and one that defies national trends.

What research says about attitudes about college

Several recent surveys point to a similar conclusion, the Houston Chronicle reported last week. Young adults seem to be increasingly skeptical about the value of college.

More discussion about our ‘Life After High School’ series

On Friday’s “Idaho Reports” on Idaho Public Television, the pundits’ panel discusses Idaho’s efforts to convince high school graduates to continue their education.