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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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: college & workforce readiness.

College & Workforce Readiness Tenn. Governor's Plan to Make Community College Free Sparks Debate
Concerns are raised about new proposal being the best use of government funds to encourage college completion.
Caralee J. Adams, February 6, 2014
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College & Workforce Readiness High School Internships Seen as Valuable Stepping Stone
A new survey of students and employers reveal the high priority placed on gaining work experience in high school through internships and volunteering.
Caralee J. Adams, February 5, 2014
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Education Tennessee Governor Proposes Two Years of Free Community College
The Tennessee Promise program would be paid for with an endowment established with lottery reserves, the Republican governor said in a speech Monday.
Caralee J. Adams, February 4, 2014
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Education Colleges Most Interested in Applicants' Grades, Course Rigor
A new survey of college-admissions counselors underscores the importance of taking a rigorous course load in high school and maintaining good grades.
Caralee J. Adams, February 3, 2014
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Education Report Finds Promise in Community-Wide Approach to College Completion
An evaluation of the Gates Foundation Community Partnerships finds promising practices in collaborative efforts at promoting postsecondary completion.
Caralee J. Adams, January 31, 2014
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College & Workforce Readiness News Paths to High School Equivalency Credential Create Fluid Market
With the GED, TASC, and HiSET exams offered now in 2014, states are adjusting to a new testing landscape.
Caralee J. Adams, January 30, 2014
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Education Obama Reiterates Plans to Increase College Access in Address
President includes calls to innovate in high schools and improve opportunity in college in State of the Union address.
Caralee J. Adams, January 29, 2014
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Education Students' College GPAs Linked to Quality of Their High Schools
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin find that the grades of women and low-income students are particularly linked to the quality of their high school.
Caralee J. Adams, January 28, 2014
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Education D.C. Eyes 'Promise' Model to Increase College-Going Rates
The city council is considering a proposal to give high school graduates up to $60,000 toward college expenses.
Caralee J. Adams, January 24, 2014
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Education N.Y. Governor Seeks to Create More 'P-TECH' Early-College High Schools
The state's Democratic governor is proposing $5 million to expand the presence of the P-TECH high school model across New York.
Caralee J. Adams, January 23, 2014
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School & District Management Study Showing Value of Liberal Arts Education Counters Skeptics
Over time, liberal arts majors close the employment and salary gap, according to a new report.
Caralee J. Adams, January 22, 2014
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Education New Federal Budget Adds Money to Programs for College-Going Students
Funding goes up for CTE state grants and GEAR UP in new federal budget just signed into law.
Caralee J. Adams, January 21, 2014
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College & Workforce Readiness States Investing More in Higher Ed., New Report Shows
After years of declining state appropriation for higher education, overall spending on public colleges and universities is up 5.7 percent.
Caralee J. Adams, January 21, 2014
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Education White House Report Puts Spotlight on Expanding College Opportunities
Promising practices shared to overcome access and completion barriers, along with commitment of specific action from colleges and nonprofits to support the efforts.
Caralee J. Adams, January 16, 2014
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