College Bound
Caralee Johnson Adams covered the transition to college in the College Bound blog. This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: college & workforce readiness.
Education
Diverse College Policies Leave Students Uncertain About Transfer of Credit
As more high school students enroll in accelerated coursework, colleges and policymakers are wrestling with standards for accepting college-level credit.
College & Workforce Readiness
High School Graduates Feel Unprepared For College and Work, Survey Finds
A national survey of about 1,300 recent high school graduates by the nonprofit Achieve finds most feel high school did not adequately challenge or prepare them for the demands of college and career.
Education
College-Access Programs Show Promising Results in Evaluations
A review of programs in the National College Access Network finds students served enroll and graduate from college at higher rates than their peers who are not in the programs.
College & Workforce Readiness
Florida Scholarship Program Was Not Unfair to Minorities, U.S. Ed. Dept. Finds
Bright Futures' use of ACT and SAT scores for scholarship eligibility is deemed lawful by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
College & Workforce Readiness
Student Borrowers Warned About Debt-Relief Scams
The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau shuts down two student loan debt relief service companies for allegedly exploiting student borrowers.
Education
College Enrollment Down Slightly, Report Finds
A new report from National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows overall postsecondary enrollment down 1.3 percent this fall compared to last year, due to drops at community colleges and for-profit institutions.
College & Workforce Readiness
Student Aid Programs Get Slight Boost in Proposed Federal Budget
Congressional federal budget compromise includes slightly more funding for college access programs and student aid grants.
Education
More Students Graduating From Chicago High Schools Are Enrolling in College
A new study from the University of Chicago Consortium on Chicago School Research shows 14 percent of 9th graders will likely earn a bachelor's degree within six years of graduating from high school, up from 8 percent in 2006.
School & District Management
Focus on Middle Grades Seen as Pivotal to High School and College Readiness
A United Way grant program piloted middle grade supports and interventions with community-school partnerships in 13 cities.
College & Workforce Readiness
Progress Reported on Promises Made at First College Opportunity Summit
The Obama administration released a progress report on commitments from the 100-plus participants at the first College Opportunity Action Summit in January.
College & Workforce Readiness
White House Hosts Second College Opportunity Day of Action in Washington
Leaders from education, business, and philanthropy are expected to participate in today's summit, bringing with them 600 pledges for action to improve students' college access and success.
College & Workforce Readiness
Employer Engagement Landscape Revealed in Survey of Career Ed. Leaders
A survey of 47 state directors of career technical education finds 80 percent believe employer engagement increased in intensity over the past 10 years and most feel that connection will continue.
College & Workforce Readiness
Completing College in Four Years Is a 'Myth,' Says Report Calling for Reforms
A new report from Complete College America outlines the low, on-time graduation rates for college students and recommends major changes in the ways higher education structures its advising and programs.
College & Workforce Readiness
Task Force Outlines Strategies to Improve Career Education Programs
The Council of Chief State School Officers released a series of actions for states to improve the rigor, quality, and relevance of high school career technical education programs.