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Our partnerships across 32 states represent a vital part of our work shaping the future of education and workforce development. Reaching more than 1 million students through statewide assessments, these collaborations focus on preparing young learners for academic success and a highly competitive, evolving job market.  \nAt its core, this work is deeply human. Behind every data point is a student striving for a better future and an educator working tirelessly to help them get there. By championing multiple pathways to success, ACT serves as a trusted partner to state leaders, translating complex policy goals into approachable, real-world solutions that support the whole learner.  \nThrough tools like ACT WorkKeys and the National Career Readiness Certificate, states are equipping learners with essential, job-ready skills backed by recognized credentials. These assessments go beyond academic achievement to help students build a solid foundation for future success, opening doors to college credit, workforce advancement, and lifelong learning.  \nStates like Alabama, Kansas, and Wisconsin continue to demonstrate the power of ACT’s longitudinal growth tools to drive continuous improvement. Furthermore, our partners are pioneering innovative applications for these tools—such as Vermont’s groundbreaking use of the NCRC for teacher licensure and Tennessee’s senior retake initiative, which saved students’money and increased scores. With ACT assessments integrated into ESSA-aligned accountability systems, states are effectively advancing college and career readiness, equity, and access at scale.  \nThe case studies in this collection illustrate how state partnerships with ACT are transforming education, supporting all communities, and creating clearer pathways to success for students, educators, and employers alike. Together, these initiatives represent a nationwide commitment to guiding every learner, along every pathway, every time.  \n􀃎 Catherine Hofmann  \nSr. Vice President State and Federal Policy  \nstate PartnershiPs  \n2026–2027 ACT State Partnerships  \nThe states highlighted below have a contract with ACT for at least one of the  \nfollowing: ACT, PreACT, ACT WorkKeys, ACT WorkKeys Curriculum, ACT Online Prep.  \nFor more information about this report, email the ACT State and Federal Policy Team [at](at policy@act.org)[ ](at policy@act.org)[policy@act.org](at policy@act.org).  \nACT: AL, AK, AR, AZ, CO, FL, HI, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, OH, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY  \n ACT STATEWIDE: AL, AZ, AR, FL, HI, IL, KS, LA, MN, MS, MT, NE, NV, NC, OH, OK, TN, TX, SC, SD, UT, WI, WY  \n ESSA: AL, AZ, IL, MT, NE, NV, OK, SD, WI  \nState and Federal Policy Team  \n• Colin Dingler, Senior Director  \n• James riddlesperger, Senior Program Director  \n• Jeremy heneger, Program Director  \n• erika huffman, Program Director  \n• John Lantz, Program Director  \nContents  \nMessage  2  \nState Partnerships  3  \nCareer Readiness and Navigation  4 Accountability and School Improvement  11  \nGrowth  18  \nOpportunity and Access  26  \nState Partnerships with ACT Help Drive Student Success  31  \n[ACT STATE SUCCESS STORIES](ACT STATE SUCCESS STORIES | act.org)[ |](ACT STATE SUCCESS STORIES | act.org)[ act.org](ACT STATE SUCCESS STORIES | act.org)  \nCareer Readiness and Navigation  \nPreparing students for life after high school requires recognizing that postsecondary success takes multiple forms. Whether students pursue a two-or four-year degree, enter the workforce directly, or combine education and employment, they benefit from opportunities that build durable skills and provide clear  \npathways forward. e","cbCain7oeY4tBibG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCain7oeY4tBibG","pdf",1086178,32,"English","# Message\n# State Partnerships\n# Career Readiness and Navigation\n# Accountability and School Improvement\n# Growth\n# Opportunity and Access\n# State Partnerships with ACT Help Drive Student Success","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of ACT’s state partnerships described in this report?\",\"answer\":\"The report describes statewide collaborations that help students and educators navigate pathways toward college and workforce success, aligning assessments and policy goals with practical solutions.\"},{\"question\":\"How do ACT WorkKeys and the NCRC support career readiness?\",\"answer\":\"ACT WorkKeys uses assessments and job profiling tools to measure essential workplace skills. 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