Public Agenda staff traveled to six institutions in three states–Michigan, Texas, and California–to dig deeper into how these institutions were creating impact in the lives of low-income students.  

Through focus groups and extensive interviews with administrators, faculty, and staff, we gathered valuable insights from the people building and implementing policies and practices in vastly different contexts. Use the sidebar to navigate the case studies and learn more about their work.

For additional insights, you can also read Andrew Seligsohn’s reflections on staff visits to Texas,  Michigan, and California.