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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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: college & workforce readiness.
Education
Early-College High School Graduates More Likely to Get Degree
A new study by the American Institutes for Research finds 25 percent of early-college high school students get an associate's degree within two years, compared with 5 percent of graduates from traditional high schools.
Education
White House Summit Today to Focus on College Access for Low-Income Students
More than 100 higher education leaders expected to discuss strategies to improve educational opportunities for low-income students.
College & Workforce Readiness
New Tool Aims to Help High Schools Raise Students' College-Going Rates
A free online resource helps schools evaluate college- and career-readiness programs, based on a pilot in 10 high schools that showed promise reaching under-served minority students.
Education
Poll Suggests Mentors Influence College Aspirations of Youth
Young people with mentors are more likely to enroll in college, participate in school activities, take on leadership roles, and volunteer, a new national survey finds.
College & Workforce Readiness
Obama Push for College-Rating System Sparks Skepticism From Higher Ed.
New emails released from the U.S. Department of Education reflect concern about the Obama administration's plans to devise a college-rating system.
College & Workforce Readiness
Efforts to Support Career-Technical Ed. Ramp Up With New Plans
A draft of new plans to improve career-technical education were unveiled this week in various states.
College & Workforce Readiness
New Resources Available as Season for Seeking Financial Aid Kicks Off
In January, the new FAFSA form became available for incoming college students and experts suggest starting early for the best chance of getting financial aid.
Education
GED Test Taking Surged Before Switch to New Exam
Assessments offered and cost differ by state, as two new tests enter the GED market.
College & Workforce Readiness
High School Counselors and College Officials Differ on Some College Rankings
College officials tend to rank the academic reputation of state flagship universities higher, while high school counselors favor smaller schools or those with a research or STEM focus.
College & Workforce Readiness
Common Application Gears Up for Busiest Day of the Year
After a fall plagued by technical glitches, officials with the Common Application pledge additional support to help with the expected high volume of applications at year's end.
Education
Top Ten College Bound Posts in 2013
Readers look for information about college readiness, financing higher education, among other topics this past year.
College & Workforce Readiness
States Push to Improve Access, Quality in Dual-Enrollment Programs
A new database with state-by-state details on dual enrollment laws is now available from the Education Commission of the States.
Education
U.S. Education Dept. Requests Ideas for Planned College-Rating System
The Obama administration is calling on experts in higher education to provide ideas on how to develop a new rating system for higher education institutions.
College & Workforce Readiness
College-Completion Rates Inch Up at Public Institutions, Research Finds
Six-year college graduation rates are flat, while two-year and four-year public institutions have slight gains, according to the latest report from the National Student Clearinghouse.