College and Career Transitions

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Jamel Haggins, 20, made the leap from being the 2009 class valedictorian at Benjamin Franklin High School in Philadelphia to studying architecture at Lehigh University. His former principal at Franklin calls him "the Michael Jordan of students."
—Jessica Kourkounis for the Notebook/NewsWorks

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In Philadelphia, Few Students Are on the Path to College

A stratified system means long odds for students in Philadelphia's neighborhood high schools hoping to get a college education. (May 18, 2012)

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Report: U.S. Students Get Serious About High School
The latest annual statistical compendium from the U.S. Department of Education shows that high school students are missing fewer days of school, taking more rigorous courses, and signing up more often for sports activities.
May 24, 2012 - Daily News
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In Philadelphia, Few Students Are on the Path to College
A stratified system means long odds for students in Philadelphia's neighborhood high schools hoping to get a college education.
May 18, 2012 - Education Week
Incoming College Board Head Wants SAT to Reflect Common Core
David Coleman, a lead writer of the common standards whose nonprofit is producing curriculum materials, will take over as president of the organization on Oct. 15.
May 16, 2012 - Education Week
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The Ed.D. Dilemma
Harvard's move to a Ph.D. in education holds implications for the field, Ted Purinton writes.
May 15, 2012 - Education Week
Advanced Placement Surges as Tool for Schools Raising Standards
May 8, 2012 - AP
Colleges Offer Incoming Freshmen a Summer 'Bridge'
To prepare more at-risk students for the rigors of college, institutions are providing transitional classes and support services.
May 8, 2012 - Education Week
Political Pressure Builds as Student-Loan Deadline Nears
Both President Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney say they oppose increasing rates, but debate persists on where the federal funds would come from to keep costs down.
May 4, 2012 - Education Week
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Colo. Program Puts Students on the Pathway to a Career
A Colorado school takes the vision of career-readiness seriously by offering students rigorous course options in medical studies, business, STEM, arts, and other fields.
May 3, 2012 - Education Week
Harvard, MIT Announce Online Learning Partnership
May 2, 2012 - AP
House to Vote Friday on Student Loans, Says Speaker Boehner
April 25, 2012 - AP

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