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Search Everywhere Optimization: Reinventing Student Discovery for the AI Era
For decades, the enrollment funnel followed a familiar script: search, click, visit, inquire. That script no longer describes how decisions […]
January 20, 2026
Why You Deserve This Scholarship Essay (3 Sample Answers)
Thank you for subscribing! One of the most popular scholarship essay questions is “Why do you deserve this scholarship?” Answering […]
January 11, 2026
A Mandate for Transformation: Inside the 2026 Marketing and Enrollment Management Benchmarks
For too long, institutions have operated under an enrollment model built for a market that no longer exists. That status quo persists […]
January 6, 2026
Her dwarfism once scared her away from teaching — now it’s her strength
Heather Povinelli, left, tutors a second grade student at Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy in Monrovia. Credit: Emma Gallegos/EdSource When Heather […]
December 22, 2025
How one California school came together to pack 20,000 meals for the holidays
More than 200 students packed meals for the holidays at Laguna Creek High School in Elk Grove, California. Credit: Sandi […]
December 8, 2025
Search and compare data from the California School Dashboard, 2025
Notes to Database The above table shows school and district data released Nov. 13, 2025 by the California Department […]
November 13, 2025
The 2026 Growth Strategy Higher Ed Needs Right Now
Why Playing It Safe Is the Riskiest Strategy The convergence of changing demographics, economic volatility and the relentless disruption of […]
October 20, 2025
More young people in California struggling with anxiety, stress and social media, study finds
Top Takeaways More California youth report poor mental health compared to 2023. Top stressors include housing affordability, gun violence, climate […]
October 15, 2025
Why Some Colleges are Thriving While Others Are Falling Behind
The New Reality of Enrollment Management For many colleges, the fall 2025 enrollment numbers brought a mix of emotions. While […]
September 26, 2025