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We work to make education more accessible, affordable, accountable, and equitable

Our work is large-scale, interconnected, driven by data and grounded in learner and parent perspectives. By working in every part of the education system, we provide a broad point of view and deep knowledge that allows for bigger impact.

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Realizing the American Dream 2.0

  • Project: American Dream 2.0 Coalition

  • Length: 2012-2014

  • Focus Area: Strategic Communications, Campaigns + Coalitions, Designing, Evaluating and Implementing Policy Agendas

  • Category: Postsecondary

HCM established and led an unprecedented coalition to address how financial aid can play a role in advancing the American Dream, comprised of diverse national leadership—college and foundation presidents; civil rights leaders; top state policymakers; student activists; former budget and higher education officials; college access advocates; business leaders; and the nation’s foremost authorities on financial aid.

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