College and Career Transitions

The latest news about college and career transitions, including articles, Commentaries, and special features.

From left, Julia Mach, Arianna Roldan, and Kaeleigh Willming demonstrate medical care during a class.
—Philip Scott Andrews for Education Week

New High School Pathways Emerging

Some states are trying to provide meaningful, rigorous, and flexible academic and career options for their students. (April 23, 2013)

Spotlight on College Readiness and Access

Examine the digital divide in college admissions, see how districts instill higher education ambitions with early outreach, and prepare students for the academic and financial demands of college.

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Improving Student Engagement Through Early Career Mapping
In this Education Week webinar, our guests examined the challenges and benefits of mapping student learning paths.

Chat Transcript

What States and Nonprofits Are Doing to Encourage Early High School Graduation
To save money and encourage hard work, states and nonprofits are offering incentives for early high school graduation.

The Senior Slump: Strategies to Keep Students Motivated
In this online chat, our guests provided tips on how to keep students engaged. They range from college-level course offerings to independent study.

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A bipartisan bill that would reduce the costs of borrowing for millions of students passed the House and is heading to President Barack Obama for his signature.
July 31, 2013 - AP
Researchers in Montgomery County, Md., have identified warning signals, such as poor grades or a high number of absences, that can flag students as early as 1st grade who are likely to drop out later.
July 29, 2013 - Education Week
Senators are ready to offer students a better deal on their college loans this fall, but future classes could see higher interest rates.
July 18, 2013 - AP
Congress is urged to act after failing to stave off the doubling of federally subsidized student-loan rates to 6.8 percent July 1.
July 9, 2013 - Education Week
A network of schools helps students with emotional and behavioral issues build "soft skills" through job placement.
July 2, 2013 - Education Week
High school graduation speakers, including the first lady, encourage students to be brave, to be creative, to be strong, and to live their lives to the fullest.
June 25, 2013 - Education Week
The common core sets goals for what students should learn, not rigid curriculum guidelines, write Richard Laine and Chris Minnich.
June 18, 2013 - Education Week
June 10, 2013 - Education Week
Efforts to bring back students who have given up on a diploma vary from state to state.
May 31, 2013 - Education Week
Newly updated data show that laws in 27 states require free schooling for students up to age 21, while two states cut off students' route to a diploma at 19.
May 31, 2013 - Education Week

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