The impact of Take Stock in Children's® (TSIC's®) FLIGHT program

The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) recently reviewed research that examined the impact of Take Stock in Children's^® (TSIC's^®) FLIGHT program on students’ college access and enrollment, general academic achievement (high school), and attendance (high school). The results are summarized in an intervention report released by the Institute of Education Sciences today.

FLIGHT provides eligible students with volunteer mentors, student advocates, and a two-year scholarship to college. The FLIGHT intervention includes wrap-around case-management services that include college preparation assistance, academic monitoring, and behavioral monitoring.

FLIGHT also provides students and parents with workshops that cover a range of topics such as goal setting, study skills, and college preparation and applications. FLIGHT students also have access to college transition and retention services in their first three semesters of college.

Based on the most recent available evidence, the WWC found that FLIGHT had potentially positive effects on college access and enrollment for recent high school graduates. There were no discernible effects on general achievement or attendance for high school students. For more details, read the full report.