Thread by @JonBoeckenstedt

Thread: When someone tells you about the big drop in high school graduates, remember 2014. Because by 2037, we'll be back to numbers like we saw in 2014.

What's really compelling is the mix: America will be more diverse, and because different ethnic groups have different college participation rates, that's the big thing going on behind the numbers.

And, of course, New England has known this for a long time.

And south central states are not so worried;

The lesson, of course is that a) you should ensure your institution is welcoming to people who are from underrepresented backgrounds, b) where you live matters, and c) this won't happen all at once.

Good things to consider at any time.

Of course you'd know this if you read Higher Ed Data Stories highereddatastories.com/2020/12/fresh-…

Oh, and #EMTalk