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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: college & workforce readiness.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
Webinar to Explore Engaging High School Students With Real-World Experiences
A free Education Week webinar will be offered Dec. 16 to discuss expanded learning opportunities in Providence, Rhode Island, high schools.
Education
City Leaders Offer Strategies to Help Dropouts Get a Diploma
One-stop reengagement centers are seen as a promising approach to help high school dropouts get back on track, says the report from the National League of Cities.
College & Workforce Readiness
Holy Cow Stickers! College Board Tries to Inject Humor With PSAT-Related Mailing
The stickers were mailed to 23,000 schools in reaction to the buzz on Twitter making fun of some PSAT questions referencing cows.
College & Workforce Readiness
More U.S. Schools Try Cambridge for College-Prep Curriculum
With a focus on writing and critical thinking, Cambridge finds that U.S. schools are increasingly receptive to its curriculum with programs now in 230 schools.
Equity & Diversity
Choice of Majors More Critical to Pay for Young Women Than Men
A new study shows choice of major is a greater factor in reducing the pay gap for young women than attending an elite college.
College & Workforce Readiness
U.S. Dept. of Ed. Looks to Experiment with New Financial-Aid Models
Colleges are being invited to test out new ways of awarding federal aid, including giving Pell Grants to high school students and offering grants for competency-based progress, under a new initiative.
Equity & Diversity
Report Explores How Technology Is, and Isn't, Aiding in College Searches
A review of websites and mobile apps designed to help students in the college application process shows low-income students don't benefit as much from the technology and limitations in the approach.
College & Workforce Readiness
Cities Get Grant Money and Expertise to Boost College Completion Rates
The Lumina Foundation announced it will give $200,000 and technical assistance to 20 cities over three years to help improve college completion rates.
College & Workforce Readiness
Student Debt Levels Rise, Along with Concern Over Borrowing
Average debt among students who borrow to earn a bachelor's degree has climbed to $29,9000 with the class of 2014, a report from the Institute for College Access & Success shows.
College & Workforce Readiness
Rollout of New SAT Delayed by One Year
To better align with the new common-core standards, the College Board plans to redesign the SAT with its debut slated for the spring of 2016, a delay of one year.
Education
Access to Top Universities Linked to Family Background, Not Just Achievement
As much as we'd like to think the college-admissions process takes place on a level playing field, new research suggests it does not.
School & District Management
New Obama Initiative for High Schools Draws Mixed Reaction
Lawmakers and advocacy groups react to the details of the U.S. Department of Labor's new competitive grant program to fund partnership between high schools, colleges, and businesses.
College & Workforce Readiness
Be Thankful Seniors: Fewer Grads May Mean Less Competition for College
Admissions offers may be easier to obtain this year with a decline in the number of high school graduates.
College & Workforce Readiness
As Teens Mull College Choices, Counselors Urge Caution in Interpreting Rankings
An online resource aims to help students better understand the methodology of college rankings to keep some perspective in selecting a school.