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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: college & workforce readiness.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
New Report Shows College Transfer Rates Within Academic Year Down Slightly
The National Student Clearinghouse finds student mobility rates are down from 9.4 percent to 9.1 percent, reflecting a stabilization in the same-year transfers.
Education
Survey: Where Students Attend College Matters Less Than Experience There
A Gallup poll of college-educated adults finds a rich experience on campus is more closely linked to satisfaction on the job later than type of college they attended.
College & Workforce Readiness
Challenges Ahead as Push Continues to Improve High School Graduation Rate
A week after new figures were released on historic high school graduation rates, experts consider what's next for making progress and the realities ahead.
Education
Advocates to Press for Extending Pell Grants to Dual-Enrollment Students
A May 1 briefing on Capitol Hill will focus on extending federal Pell grants to high school students who are taking courses for college credit.
Education
Policies to Support Career and Technical Education Make Headway in States
States are approving policies to support career and technical education at a rapid pace, finds a new report from the Education Commission of the States.
Education
STEM Mentoring Can Provide Exposure, Inspiration for Range of Careers
For students to pursue and thrive in STEM fields, experts suggest mentors can provide connection and motivation.
Education
High School Graduation Rate Tops 80 Percent, Report Finds
The fifth annual GradNation reports shows new milestone in high school graduate rates, with 81 percent of students finishing in 2012, compared to 71 percent in 2001.
College & Workforce Readiness
New Social Network Links Organizations Involved in College Completion Drive
The Lumina Foundation and other organizations working to increase the percentage of Americans with college degrees have launched a new website to share best practices.
Education
A Closer Look at Winning Plans for Federal High School Redesign Grants
School leaders like the integration of career and academic work, professional development and personalization seen in many of the 24 high school grant winners from the Youth CareerConnect competition.
Education
Share of U.S. Adults Holding a College Degree on Rise, Report Finds
A new report from the Lumina Foundation reveals the largest increase in college completion since 2008, with 39 percent of working-age Americans holding a degree.
Standards & Accountability
U.S. News Offers Latest List of 'Best' High Schools
Profiles of nearly 20,000 schools are included in this year's rankings, including information on test scores and success in meeting the needs of disadvantaged students.
College & Workforce Readiness
Most States Increase Funding for Higher Ed.; Figures Still Lag 2008 Totals
A new report finds 30 states increase funding for state colleges and universities, while 20 cut appropriations.
College & Workforce Readiness
Free Community College Tuition Closer to Reality in Tennessee
Lawmakers in Tennessee House and Senate approve measure for free community-college tuition; proposal goes to governor for signature.
Equity & Diversity
Online Directory Details College-Access Programs
NACAC introduces resource to find organizations that help disadvantaged, first-generation college-going students to help colleges in diversity efforts.