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For over a decade, Lumina Foundation has tracked the nation\u2019s progress in post-high school educational attainment, providing key insights for policymakers, researchers, and advocates. Their goal has always been clear: increasing education access and ensuring credentials lead to real economic opportunities.<\/p>\n
Now, they\u2019re taking that mission a step further.<\/p>\n
The latest Stronger Nation update introduces a bold new framework: Credentials of Value. The update goes beyond tracking degrees\u2014 it\u2019s about measuring impact.<\/p>\n
What makes a credential valuable? It\u2019s not just about obtaining a degree; rather, it\u2019s about whether that credential translates into economic mobility.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s why Lumina is shifting focus from attainment alone to attainment + earnings outcomes. Their new Credentials of Value metric measures how many Americans hold a credential and earn at least 15% above the median wage of a high school graduate.<\/p>\n
The goal? 75% of the U.S. labor force holding a credential of value by 2040. Right now, that number stands at 44.1%.<\/p>\n
To support this shift, Lumina needed a data visualization tool that made this vision clear, accessible, and actionable.<\/p>\n
We worked with Lumina to reimagine Stronger Nation, making it easier than ever for state policymakers, researchers, and the media to explore where progress is happening and where work remains.<\/p>\n
\u2022 A Clearer, More Engaging Story<\/strong> \u2013 Credentials of Value takes center stage, with an introduction that explains the goal, methodology, and national progress up front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n