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A History of Federal Student Aid

A film series documenting the policy and the political origins of federal financial aid programs

 

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17 Cities Designated as Talent Hubs

Nearly $6 million in grants will support local efforts to increase
attainment beyond high school

 

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America Needs DREAMers to Fuel the 21st Century Economy

Abandoning these immigrants would fail a moral test

By Jamie Merisotis

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Rethinking College

PBS NewsHour's continuing series on innovative ideas in higher education returns for a month of reports on the future of higher education

 

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Back to School

The Twelve Most Innovative Colleges for Adult Learners

College isn’t designed for students over twenty-five. These schools are working to fix that.

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LUMINA NEWS

Case Study: How Lumina Sharpened Its Focus on Eradicating Systemic Racism

By Susan Johnson
Oct 16, 2017

Lumina Foundation has worked to increase its commitment to racial equity, primarily by helping its staff understand systemic racism better, according to a newly-released case study by Grantmakers for Education.

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TALENT DEVELOPMENT

Lumina's 17 Talent Hub Cities Promote Education, Equity

By Lucia Anderson Weathers
Oct 02, 2017

Lumina Foundation has recognized 17 communities across the country for extraordinary efforts to promote education beyond high school—efforts that a foundation official says will ultimately help families and the communities themselves.

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TALENT DEVELOPMENT

Lumina Foundation Designates 17 Cities as Talent Hubs

Sep 23, 2017

$6 million in grants is awarded by Lumina and Kresge to cities that attract, retain, and cultivate talent, particularly among today’s students.

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Our Mission and How to Get Involved

What You Can Do

Every American has a role in helping us reach Goal 2025, and we all benefit when we get there. Everyone–from employers to instructors to families–has clear steps to take. And no matter how small, each step toward the goal is essential. Find out how you can contribute to building a stronger nation through higher education.

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What Needs to be Redesigned

Lumina's priority is to fundamentally rethink how higher education is delivered, and what outcomes can be expected from postsecondary completion. Lumina Foundation is leading a national conversation about the disruptive innovations helping to design and build a 21st century system that meets the needs of all students.

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WHAT NEEDS TO BE REDESIGNED

Facts & Figures

Read some key facts on how we can increase levels of educational attainment equitably, through the use of quality data to improve student performance, identify problems, measure progress toward the goal and inform policy and decision making at all levels.

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FACTS & FIGURES

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Lumina Foundation is an independent, private foundation in Indianapolis that is committed
to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all. We envision a system
that is easy to navigate, delivers fair results, and meets the nation’s need for talent through a
broad range of credentials. Our goal is to prepare people for informed citizenship and for success
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