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More Than a Quarter Million Fewer Students Applied for Financial Aid During Pandemic, Signaling COVID’s Effect on College Entry
The 74
July 19, 2021
A surge in pandemic Fs raises old concerns about credit recovery. Here’s how schools could make it better.
Chalkbeat
July 15, 2021
‘I don’t think you are ready’: Boys of color fell further behind at school amid COVID-19
USA Today
July 13, 2021
Three Chicago teens, one pandemic year: How COVID-19 widened education gaps for boys of color
Chalkbeat Chicago
July 1, 2021
Postsecondary education should be a right for all
EDSOURCE
May 6, 2021
Twin Engines for Propelling Social Impact
Stanford Social Innovation Review
April 22, 2021
Covid-19 Changed Education in America — Permanently
POLITICO
April 15, 2021
Women's History Month: OneGoal CEO Melissa Connelly Working To Give Students The Opportunity To Succeed
CBS Chicago
March 11, 2021
School Closures Have Failed America’s Children
The New York Times
February 24, 2021
Choose a Gift That Changes Lives
The New York Times
November 21, 2020
Leading in Turbulent Times: Reflections from Moneek Bhanot
Tipping Point
October 30, 2020
OneGoal Postsecondary Readiness Rubrics Are Must-See for Every District, School
NCAN
October 22, 2020
NCAN Alumni Spotlight: Loreal Latimer, OneGoal
NCAN
September 9, 2020
Teaching In A Pandemic: How Schools Need to Change
LinkedIn Pulse
July 15, 2020
College Dreams Collide with COVID-19
Teach for America
June 22, 2020
College Dreams for Atlanta Students Upended By Pandemic Uncertainty
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
June 4, 2020
Planning For Life After High School Is Harder During A Pandemic
WBEZ
May 21, 2020
Due to COVID-19, Thousands of Low-Income Students Are Deferring and Dropping College Plans
The Hill
May 17, 2020
Melissa Connelly Shares How to Support Students, And It's About to Get Iconoclastic
LinkedIn Pulse
May 17, 2020
OneGoal Metro Atlanta's COVID-19 Response
Achieve Atlanta
May 8, 2020
Q&A with a Student About What Life is Like in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Inside Higher Ed
May 4, 2020
What Could Save Low-Income College-Goers
Forbes
April 17, 2020
For First-Generation Students, Getting To College is Hard As It Is. Now Add In Coronavirus.
Chalkbeat
April 8, 2020
From Financial Aid Appeals To Staying Close To Home: Tips For Students And Colleges On Admissions Decisions During The Coronavirus
WBEZ
April 2, 2020
NCAN Members Are #Here4Students (and Their Staff) in Response to COVID-19
NCAN
March 30, 2020
Coronavirus Upheaval Puts Chicago Students’ College Journeys in Jeopardy
Chalkbeat Chicago
March 25, 2020
OneGoal's Pam Johnson Davis Says Chicago is Deeply Human
Vocalo
February 17, 2020
Can ‘Pay for Success’ Boost Post-Secondary Outcomes?
CommonWealth Magazine
January 4, 2020
Gates Foundation Awards $4.5 Million to Close Degree Attainment Gap
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
December 23, 2019
Gates Foundation Gives $4.5 Million to Chicago Nonprofit
Crain's Chicago
December 17, 2019
The Guidance Gap: How to Rethink School Counseling
Education Writers Association
December 6, 2019
Bringing Awareness to the "Forgotten Middle"
Access Houston
November 26, 2019
Looking for solutions to a Black exodus in Illinois higher education
Crain's Chicago
November 22, 2019
For CPS grads, reaching college and succeeding is an obstacle course
Crain's Chicago
October 25, 2019
Lina Fritz Gives Young People the Tools To Succeed Through Her Work at OneGoal
Vocalo
August 29, 2019
New Illinois law aims to increase high schoolers seeking federal aid for post-grad plans
Chalkbeat
August 7, 2019
Helping Atlanta’s high school grads get to college is a summertime duty
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
July 31, 2019
When It Comes to College Graduation and Finding a Job, Mentors Make a Difference
Education Post
June 12, 2019
New CEO of college access, success group OneGoal has walked in shoes of her students
Chicago Sun-Times
June 12, 2019
Here’s How Universities Are Dealing with Student Hunger on Campus
Heated
June 11, 2019
Diplomas span generations at New Bedford High School graduation
The Standard-Times
June 10, 2019
OneGoal - Houston is closing the degree divide
KHOU
June 7, 2019
Chicago-based college access organization names new CEO
Crain's Chicago
April 25, 2019
Salesforce.org Announces Major Education Cloud Updates, Invests $1.75 Million in College-Ready Nonprofit Organizations
Salesforce
April 16, 2019
AT&T donates $1 million to Houston nonprofits
Houston Chronicle
April 9, 2019
OPINION: “They said I only got in because I ‘checked the black box’ ”
Hechinger Report
April 4, 2019
Going to a Women’s HBCU Inspired Me to Fight for College Access for Everyone
Education Post
March 19, 2019
Amid the College Admissions Scandal, Here Are 8 Organizations Helping Disadvantaged Students
People.com
March 18, 2019
Illinois Universities Target Students Who Are Admitted But Don't Go
WBEZ
December 1, 2018
Former President Mills Appointed Chair of OneGoal – Massachusetts
Bowdoin College
November 26, 2018
Grants Roundup
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
October 17, 2018
We all need a network of champions
Crain's Chicago
October 17, 2018
I’m an Immigrant and a Student and My Voice Matters
Education Post
October 15, 2018
Gain Financial Freedom by Tackling Your Student Loan Debt
One Day Magazine
October 15, 2018
Pioneers in Education
Chicago Booth Magazine
October 8, 2018
Applying To College When Your Immigration Status Is In Limbo
The 21st
October 2, 2018
E3: Nikki Thompson – Building an outcomes-focused culture
Glassfrog Podcast
September 3, 2018
This surprising job role can land you a top spot in the C-suite
CNBC
August 28, 2018
5 bold ideas for how Chicago can send more kids through college
Chalkbeat Chicago
August 16, 2018
Don’t just help students graduate. Prepare them for what’s next, says high school teacher
Chalkbeat New York
August 8, 2018
Meet Lia Izenberg, Founding Executive Director of OneGoal - Bay Area
Bay Area Women Magazine
August 3, 2018
Jeff Nelson Shares Leadership Strategies To Improve Your Company’s Culture
Authority Magazine
July 23, 2018
#HighFive Friday
Chalkbeat Chicago
June 22, 2018
It Does Take a Village
NCAN
June 20, 2018
I’m a Cambodian Kid From Compton and Because of My Mom, I Graduated From College
Education Post
May 29, 2018
OneGoal Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
ABC7
May 12, 2018
Meet Town & Country's Top 50 Philanthropists of 2018
Town & Country
May 9, 2018
Episode 10: First-Generation College Students
Education Post
April 20, 2018
Durfee’s OneGoal program preps kids for college
The Herald News
March 27, 2018
DACA Status Can Impact School Enrollment Status
Teen Vogue
February 7, 2018
Sky's the Limit?
Great Schools Podcast
January 17, 2018
The Teacher Takes On Much More Than Teaching
The Washington Post
January 16, 2018
WVON: OneGoal, Making a Difference
WVON
January 11, 2018
This Youth Worker in DACA Fears for His Future As He Helps Students in Similar Situation
Youth Today
January 8, 2018
Strict rules, Snapchat, and eerie quiet: A first-generation college student adjusts to life on campus
Chalkbeat
November 21, 2017
Few people of color lead nonprofits, and bias is to blame, says report
The Bay State Banner
October 31, 2017
Illinois Lags Behind In Making College Affordable
The 21st
October 17, 2017
$2.15M dispersed for Harvey recovery efforts
Houston Chronicle
October 9, 2017
Like the students I’ve taught, I’m one of 800,000 DACA stories
Hechinger Report
October 2, 2017
‘OneGoal’ Program Helping At-Risk Students On Path To College
CBS Chicago
September 6, 2017
I Almost Gave Up on My Dream of a College Degree But Now I’m Back at School
Education Post
August 17, 2017
WVON: OneGoal & what it takes to earn a college degree
WVON
August 11, 2017
WCIU: OneGoal, Making College a Reality
WCIU
August 11, 2017
Baker-Polito Administration Establishes Latino Advisory Commission
The Official Website of the Governor of Massachusetts
July 11, 2017
I Shared My Own Story So My LGBTQ+ Students Could Know There Is a World of Possibilities
Education Post
June 30, 2017
What can be done to help lower income students finish college?
WGN Radio
June 30, 2017
I’m a Confident, Straight-A College Student But I Wouldn’t Be Here If It Wasn’t for This Community
Education Post
May 26, 2017
All About OneGoal
The Leader News
May 25, 2017
Former White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett Is Honored
Chicago Defender
May 18, 2017
Valerie Jarrett to give the keynote address at OneGoal gala
Fox 32
May 15, 2017
Applying VC Art + Science to Nonprofit Work
Viewpoint
December 19, 2016
Strong Correlation Continues Between Poverty, Graduation Rates
GoodCall
November 10, 2016
Uptake fellowships will bring data-science expertise to nonprofits
Chicago Tribune
November 10, 2016
Why lower-income students are drawn to for-profit schools
Chicago Tribune
October 11, 2016
New York City waives CUNY application fee for low-income students
Chalkbeat
September 26, 2016
Working to end student summer melt
ABC 7 Eyewitness News
July 6, 2016
Why Some Students Don't Show Up for the First Day of College 
Education Post
June 23, 2016
I Didn't Get to #ProofPointDay on My Own
EducationPost
May 26, 2016
How one program is using frank conversations to help students choose the best college
Chalkbeat
April 11, 2016
Former Fenger High School principal launches Chicago Beyond foundation with a $2 million challenge
Chicago Tribune
April 5, 2016
Help — there's this obstacle blocking my path to college
Crain's Chicago Business
March 23, 2016
40 Under 40: Jeff Nelson
Crain's Chicago Business
November 30, 2015
Solario Senior Thought He Was Cursed; Now He 'Enlightens' Others' Lives
DNAinfo
November 5, 2015
Professional Pathways Program (Spanish)
Spanish Public Radio
September 25, 2015
A Day in the Life of Mark Haggarty, Director of New Site Development at OneGoal
Nonprofit Ready
August 6, 2015
César Bustos soñador que conoció a Michelle Obama
Univision
August 3, 2015
Doing it for the kids
Crain's
July 31, 2015
Skender Foundation Hosts Summer Eclipse at the Underground Chicago on July 16
A Chicago Thing
June 29, 2015
Nikki Thompson on College Access, Completion, and the Value of Higher Education
SchoolEd
June 18, 2015
Comcast Newsmakers: Marisa Wolf
Comcast
June 11, 2015
Magic Johnson gives $1 million to OneGoal Chicago
Crain's
May 7, 2015
#17 - One Goal: Reach Higher.
Education On Tap, a Teach For America Podcast
April 17, 2015
CIW You(th) Meet, Discuss Chicago Politics with Mayor Rahm Emanuel 
CIW Blog
March 12, 2015
Only 1 in 5 New York City Students Graduates from College. This Nonprofit Is Going to Change That
NationSwell
February 24, 2015
Easing barriers to college completion
Catalyst
February 24, 2015
Engage Monthly Special: The World of Nonprofits
Voice America
December 19, 2014
Dominican University student cited as example by President Obama
Oark Park
December 16, 2014
Gifts That Inspire
The New York Times
December 6, 2014
7 Traits to Help Your Child Succeed
WGN Morning News
July 8, 2014
Bringing a New Twist to the Old College Try
Chicago Tribune
November 10, 2013
For North Lawndale Teen, Graduation, College Scholarship Is a Story of Triumph  
Chicago Tribune
June 15, 2013
Paul Tough on How Children Succeed
The Hugh Hewitt Show
June 6, 2013
OneGoal Helping CPS Students Get to College 
WLS-TV Chicago
May 17, 2013
Enrichment Programs Fill Opportunity Gap for Students
PBS NewsHour
February 7, 2013
School Reform: New Research on How to Close the Achievement Gap 
The Economist 
January 19, 2013
Smart Cities: Houston's Low Tech Lift Off 
Education Week 
December 10, 2012
OneGoal Sets High Bar for Low-Income Students
Chicago Tonight - WTTW-TV  
December 6, 2012
'Soft Skills' Pushed as Part of College Readiness
Education Week 
November 14, 2012
Children of the Storm: Education and Social Mobility 
The Nation 
November 14, 2012
'How Children Succeed' - Q & A with Paul Tough
Washington Post
October 23, 2012
Cuddle Your Kid! 
The New York Times 
October 20, 2012
WGN-TV Midday News: Paul Tough and Jeff Nelson
WGN-TV
October 18, 2012
CIW Talk: Education
Jeff Nelson presents at inaugural Chicago Ideas Week
October 15, 2012
CIW Talk: Social Entrepreneurship
Jeff Nelson presents at inaugural Chicago Ideas Week
October 10, 2012
Character: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself 
Forbes Magazine
September 17, 2012
Episode 474: Back To School
NPR's This American Life 
September 14, 2012
Character Matters in Education 
Chicago Tribune 
September 10, 2012
Reading, Math and Grit 
The New York Times 
September 7, 2012
Paul Tough Speaks at Harvard: How Children Succeed
The Boston Globe 
September 3, 2012
Why Kids Need to Fail to Succeed in School 
The Globe and Mail 
August 31, 2012
Sunday Book Review: 'How Children Succeed'
The New York Times 
August 26, 2012
Minding the College Gap
Fast Company
February 24, 2012
"We're looking for outcomes," says A Better Chicago 
Chicago Tribune 
December 4, 2011
Former Supreme Court justice now pushing education
Chicago Tribune
October 15, 2011
Social entrepreneurs hope to inspire others at Chicago Ideas Week kickoff 
Chicago Tribune
October 10, 2011
Raise the bar to college persistence, not just college-going
Catalyst-Chicago
October 10, 2011
Students who 'want to have a future' take first steps
Chicago Tribune 
September 18, 2011
Technology entrepreneurs are bringing some new energy to Chicago's philanthropic scene—and targeting their giving toward education 
Crain's Chicago Business 
August 15, 2011
A Matter of Degrees 
One Day, Teach For America Alumni Magazine
April 1, 2011
Chicago Student Wins Scholarship To Go All The Way
National Public Radio
September 3, 2010
Nonprofit turns students into stars
Chicago Tribune
July 9, 2010