ACE Rebrand Update: The Alliance for Citizen Engagement is now the Alliance for Civic Engagement.
Key Takeaways Test-optional policies are widespread. As of fall 2025, over 80% of four-year colleges do not require test scores. The debate predates COVID-19. While
Key Takeaways Open enrollment allows students to attend public schools outside their assigned school or district. The majority of states permit some form of open
Key Takeaways Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs serve diverse student populations at colleges and universities across the nation. DEI programs in higher education have
Key Takeaways Tracking is widespread and begins early. Currently, 75 percent of eighth graders nationwide are affected by tracking and the process begins in first
Emma is a sophomore at Syracuse University studying Political Science and Citizenship and Civic Engagement at the Maxwell School. She is from Framingham, Massachusetts, and
