Counseling High School Freshmen Can Influence College-Going Rates
A new report encourages counselors to talk to high school freshmen about college. Read Full Post >
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May 16, 2013
May 15, 2013
Gap Widens Among High-Achieving Students
Fewer low-income and minority students fall "below basic" on "the nation's report card," but those groups don't fare as well at the "advanced" level, says a new report. Read Full Post >
May 03, 2013
School Leadership Key to College and Career Readiness
Principals honored for their reform efforts in middle schools and high schools speak about the transition to college and career readiness standards. Read Full Post >
September 28, 2012
Students Say They Want Closer Connections with College
Report from WestEd and Public Agenda finds students want to feel a closer connection with their community college from their freshman year through graduation. Read Full Post >
September 06, 2012
Are Credit Hours the Best Way to Measure Student Progress?
A report from the New America Foundation and Education Sector question the value of the credit-hour system in higher education today Read Full Post >
September 03, 2012
Concern Over Cheating Goes Beyond Harvard
Harvard cheating scandal prompts discussion of widespread cheating on college campuses. Read Full Post >
July 20, 2012
Youth Video Contest Seeks Big Ideas to Change the World
NPR hosts video contest for youth to pitch big ideas to change the world. Read Full Post >
July 09, 2012
New Information Available on Higher Education Funding Database
New America Foundation's Federal Education Budget Project releases new information for its education funding database. Read Full Post >
June 19, 2012
U.S. Chamber Rates States on Postsecondary Public Education
US Chamber evaluates states on performance, transparency and accountability of public colleges and universities. Read Full Post >
April 27, 2012
Performance-Based Scholarships Move Dial on College Success
Study shows promise in performance-based scholarships ,leading to academic success. Read Full Post >
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