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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: college & workforce readiness.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
As Achievement Lags Among Students of Color, AP Potential Works to Address Gap
Although gaps in achievement persist in high school, programs such as AP Potential and "opt out" AP policies are working to encourage more low-income and underrepresented minorities to enroll.
College & Workforce Readiness
Wider Access to Education Is Crucial to Fixing Income Inequality, Says Economist
Economist Paul Krugman speaks about the need to improve access to college for low-income students at annual ACE conference in Washington.
Equity & Diversity
High School Graduation Gaps Shrinking—But Slowly
New data from the U.S. Department of Education show the graduation rate for black students is 70.7 percent and 75.2 percent for Latinos, while the overall rate is 81.4 percent
Education
Use of Analytics in K-12 and College Embraced, But Barriers Remain
Discussions at SXSWedu pointed to the potential of using student data and technology to improve student success, yet many acknowledge financial and cultural barriers to full implementation.
Recruitment & Retention
Addressing Disconnect Between Student Skills and Employer Needs
Speakers at the SXSWedu conference in Austin discuss why recent graduates' skills often fall short of employer demands and how to solve the growing problem.
College & Workforce Readiness
Rethinking High School With Higher Expectations and More Flexibility
A panel at SXSWedu discusses what it takes to engage and motivate high school students in new ways by raising expectations.
College & Workforce Readiness
Student Engagement at Community Colleges Is Up
A new report from the Center for Community College Student Engagement shows steady improvement over the past decade in how students feel connected on campus and challenged academically.
Education
New Program Covers Undocumented Chicago Students' College Costs
The new Pritzker Access Scholarship program covers college costs for 70 undocumented students from Chicago charter high schools.
Education
Four-Year College Found to Give Completion Edge to Low-Income Students
New research finds completion rates, particularly for low-income students, are considerably higher at four-year colleges among students of similar academic ability compared to those who attend two-year colleges.
Education
Does Sweet Briar's Closing Signal the Fate of Other Small Colleges?
The announcement that the 700-student, all-women's college in Virginia closing has some experts speculating that it's the tip of the iceberg for closures.
College & Workforce Readiness
Elementary Schools Partner With Hospital for 'Mini Med School' Program
Michigan recognizes elementary schools for an innovative program that invites surgical teams from local hospitals to demonstrate procedures and expose students to medical careers.
College & Workforce Readiness
Low-Income Students Choose Closest—But Not Always Best—Colleges
A new study finds students in Florida community colleges often do not transfer to four-year universities because they are located too far from their homes.
Education
ACT Inc. Names New CEO from Europe
Marten Roorda will replace Jon Whitmore as CEO of ACT Inc. in the fall of 2015.
College & Workforce Readiness
House Votes to Expand Use of 529 College-Savings Plans
Families with 529 college-savings plans would be allowed to withdraw money for technology or computer costs under legislation approved by the U.S. House of Representatives.