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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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: college & workforce readiness.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 Del. Initiative Aims to Improve College Access for Low-Income Students
New initiative in Delaware sponsored by College Board aims to provide disadvantaged students with information and support in the college application process.
Caralee J. Adams, September 18, 2013
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Education K-12, Higher Education Collaborating on Common Core, Survey Finds
Higher education Survey of K-12 education officials show
Caralee J. Adams, September 18, 2013
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College & Workforce Readiness Lawmakers Invite Feedback on Reauthorizing Higher Education Act
Senate lawmakers welcome recommendations for topics to cover in upcoming hearings of Higher Education Act reauthorization.
Caralee J. Adams, September 17, 2013
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Job Hunting Tips & Advice Salary Report Reflects Range of Earnings by College Major
New list of starting and mid-career earnings are released in 2013-14 Payscale College Salary Report.
Caralee J. Adams, September 17, 2013
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College & Workforce Readiness Colleges Compete on Price as Consumers Look for Value
Some colleges are lowering published tuition prices in an effort to attract middle-class families.
Caralee J. Adams, September 16, 2013
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College & Workforce Readiness Promise Seen in College-Awareness Program for Middle Schoolers
Program that combines college exposure, mentoring, and community service leadership for middle school students found to be effective in boosting college-going rates, a University of Michigan study found.
Caralee J. Adams, September 13, 2013
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College & Workforce Readiness GED Testing Service Rolls Out Online Test Prep and Support
The revamped GED test in January will be accompanied by an online support program to help students better prepare for the test.
Caralee J. Adams, September 11, 2013
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College & Workforce Readiness U.S. News College Rankings Focus More on Outcomes
U.S. News & World Report changes its methodology with this year's rankings to focus less on admissions selectivity and more on student performance outcomes.
Caralee J. Adams, September 10, 2013
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College & Workforce Readiness ACT Profile Aims to Help Students Find Career and College Direction
A new interactive website to help high school students discover possible career and college options is launched by ACT Inc. today.
Caralee J. Adams, September 9, 2013
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Equity & Diversity Possible Changes To Pell Grant Program Outlined
The Congressional Budget Offices outlines possible reforms and alternatives to the Pell Grant program to help low-income students pay for college.
Caralee J. Adams, September 6, 2013
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Classroom Technology Prospective College Students' Social-Media Habits Shifting
High school students are relying more on Twitter and Instagram for information about college, as Facebook use drops, a new survey finds.
Caralee J. Adams, September 5, 2013
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Education Connecting With Students Key to Their Academic Success
Benefits of programs to improve students' social-emotional skills and strengthen relationships with teachers are seen in middle school.
Caralee J. Adams, September 4, 2013
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College & Workforce Readiness Earnings Linked Closely to Field of Study in College, Report Shows
What students study matters more than where they go to college, says a new report by the American Institutes for Research.
Caralee J. Adams, September 3, 2013
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College & Workforce Readiness Looking Beyond Money in Evaluating a College
When measuring the worth of college, Gallup suggests using a measure of well-being alongside classic economic measures.
Caralee J. Adams, August 30, 2013
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