2026 State Progress Reports

Charting a Path Forward is the 2026 progress report for the South’s progress toward the 2030 Challenge to Excel Goals for Education. This report covers data and policies for the 16-state Southern region for workforce, postsecondary and high school.

The 2026 State Progress Report uses an online web-based format. Please use the links below to access each of the 16 states’ reports.