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Text Steps Summer Melt Texting

Scaling
Ben Castleman|$7,875|5/2018 - 5/2020
This grant supports Ben Castleman in providing consulting to the 13 Wisconsin public school districts participating in the Text Steps summer melt project.

Guided Pathways Inquiry

Scaling
Teachers College, Columbia University|$10,587|2/2020 - 4/2020
This grant supports the Community College Research Center at Teachers College, Columbia University in hosting a focus group of college leaders at the Dream conference. At this convening, college leaders will share their institution's experience implementing guided pathways and reflect on what information and support are needed to help other colleges on this journey.

Tools of the Trade Apprentice Scholarship

Scaling
Wisconsin Technical College System|$271,500|8/2019 - 4/2020
This grant supports $1,500 scholarships awarded to up to 180 construction and industrial trade apprentices attending a Wisconsin Technical College System college during the spring 2020 semester.

Informing Wisconsin Grant Policy

Exploration
The RAND Corporation|$149,780|5/2018 - 3/2020
This grant supports RAND Corporation in conducting a study to estimate the effects of financial aid on various student subgroups in Wisconsin. The study will produce evidence on outcomes, overall effectiveness and allocative efficiency, with a focus on allocation of funds.