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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: college & workforce readiness.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
Grades and Attendance in Middle School Are Key Indicators for Later Success
A new report from the University of Chicago Consortium on Chicago School Research finds grades and attendance are better indicators of high school and college success than test scores.
College & Workforce Readiness
Payoff Found to Be Slim for Short-Term Certificates From Community Colleges
While long-term certificates and associate degrees earned at community colleges can lead to higher wages, a new study finds minimal benefits from short-term certificates with wide variation by field of study.
College & Workforce Readiness
Middle School Classrooms Innovate to Put Students on Path to Deeper Learning
Two articles in the Association of Middle Level Education Magazine examine ways teachers can connect with students through quick lessons and lead them in discussions to develop critical thinking.
College & Workforce Readiness
First Lady Hosts School Video Contest on College Access
The Reach Higher Initiative is sponsoring a video contest to illustrate model programs on financial aid completion and college mentoring.
College & Workforce Readiness
New Regulation Limits Debt for Graduates of For-Profit Colleges
The U.S. Department of Education released final "gainful employment" regulations targeted at ensuring that students who attend career-training programs don't amass too much debt.
Education
Report Analyzes State Policies to Promote College Readiness and Success
The Education Commission of the States releases a report tracking state policies to promote college readiness and success.
College & Workforce Readiness
Ohio Leaders Win $1 Million Prize to Spur Cities' College-Going
Ohio cities win a million-dollar prize for boosting college-degree-attainment rates.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Campaign Aims to Recruit 1 Million STEM Women Mentors
The Million Women Mentor campaign has recruited 170,000 professionals to mentor girls in STEM fields in middle school through college, with a goal of 1 million volunteers.
Education
Leaders Work to Close Gap Between Education and Labor Market
Better communication between educators and employers is needed to address the job-skills gap, according to experts at The Close it Summit in Washington, D.C.
College & Workforce Readiness
Students Teach School Counselors to Use College Access Apps
College Summit hosts a series of App-a-thons to teach counselors and students about new mobile and web apps to help in the college-search process.
College & Workforce Readiness
Career Tech Programs Work to Strengthen Employer-School Partnerships
At a conference this week, leaders from New Jersey and Virginia share efforts to engage local employers in career technical education efforts in high schools.
Education
Vocational Pathways Approved for Graduation in New York State
Students in New York state will soon have the option to replace one of the history exams now required for graduation with a career-focused art or science exam
Classroom Technology
Free AP Classes Offered Through Massive Open Online Courses
Rice University launches edX course in AP biology, environmental science, and physics, although they are not endorsed by the College Board.
College & Workforce Readiness
Online Training Launched to Improve College Access Advising
The National College Access Network has launched a professional development training platform to better equip counselors who assist students in the college search process.