Ashley Young Blog Higher Education A Black History Month Tribute: Celebrating the Gift of HBCUs and the Legacy of the Atlanta Student Movement February 2, 2024 / February 2, 2024 by Ashley Young At Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI), we envision a fair and inclusive Georgia where all people prosper. In keeping with that vision, we urge the state to honor the arduous journey of Black students and the invaluable role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Georgia. As a North Carolinian, I grew […] Read more » black history month Budget Surplus college affordability Education Access HBCUs Higher Education
Ashley Young Author Higher Education Reports Exploring the Context and Implementation of Georgia’s New College Completion Grants Program November 30, 2023 / November 30, 2023 by Ashley Young Executive Summary Access to education, regardless of race or economic background, is a widely shared value. Yet, for many Georgians, especially those of color, the expense of a higher education is an absolute barrier. Equitable need-based aid can help lower costs and expand higher education access for people of color, and modifying the […] Read more » Access to Counseling economic opportunity Economic Security Education Access Education Equity Equity-Centered Policies Financial Aid Higher Education Job Quality racial equity Skill-Building Structural Inequities Student Loan Debt
Ashley Young Economic Justice Higher Education Ray Khalfani Reports Worker Justice From Barriers to Bridges: Expanding Access to Higher Education and Workforce Training in Georgia September 8, 2023 / September 11, 2023 by Ashley Young This report was co-authored by Education Analyst Ashley Young and Senior Analyst, Worker Justice & Criminal Legal Systems, Ray Khalfani. Executive Summary The education-to-workforce bridge is one of many critical pathways to economic security for Georgians. However, policy decisions can destabilize this bridge and reinforce broader structural inequities, including occupational segregation and student […] Read more » Access to Counseling Digital Divide economic opportunity Economic Security Education Access Education Equity Equity-Centered Policies Financial Aid Georgia Economy Higher Education Job Quality Occupational Segregation racial equity Skill-Building Structural Inequities Student Loan Debt Workforce Development Workforce Policy Workforce Training
