This report from New America examines strategies to re-engage adult learners in U.S. community colleges, where enrollment has declined after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Drawing on a literature review, state policy landscape analysis, and 15 interviews with college administrators and experts, the authors document institutional, state, and third-party efforts to encourage re-enrollment, persistence, and credential completion. The report highlights the importance of balancing statewide support with institutional autonomy and underscores the need for further research on the effectiveness of strategies to increase adult learner success.