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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: college & workforce readiness.
College & Workforce Readiness
College Board Waives October SAT Fee for Students Affected by June Error
One student files suit, others criticize the College Board for a printing error that led to confusion about testing time and dropping two sections of the test from final scoring.
College & Workforce Readiness
Students Petition College Board to Retake June 6 SAT
A petition has been launched calling on the College Board to allow students to retake the SAT for free if they participated in the June 6 administration, which included a printing error.
College & Workforce Readiness
Lights, Camera....First Lady Honors Chicago High School for FAFSA Video
Michelle Obama gave the commencement address at King College Prep on Chicago's South Side, winner of the FAFSA video challenge.
College & Workforce Readiness
States Vary in Transition Policies From High School to College
A report from the New America Foundation gives a state-by-state comparison of college-readiness policies and how K-12 expectations align with college entrance requirements.
College & Workforce Readiness
Error in Recent SAT Administration, But Scores Will Stand
A printing error gave students five extra minutes on two sections of the SAT administered nationwide June 6, but the College Board says the scores will be delivered based on the remainder of the test.
College & Workforce Readiness
Study Links International Baccalaureate to College Success
A study of IB students who complete its Diploma Programme shows 78 percent enroll in college right after high school and 79 percent finish a degree within four years.
Education
Student Success in High School Varies by State and Circumstance
The Diplomas Count 2015 report from Education Week reflects record-high graduation rates of 81 percent for the class of 2015, yet students with disabilities and from low-income backgrounds lag behind.
College & Workforce Readiness
Report Outlines Ideas to Improve Postsecondary Attainment in Next Decade
SREB suggests eight strategies states can use to double the percentage of young adult who earn a postsecondary credential by age 25.
College & Workforce Readiness
New York Continues Expansion of P-TECH High School Model
New York announces $3 million in competitive grants to open seven more Pathways in Technology Early College High School that give at-risk kids job skills for the marketplace.
Career Advice
Students Say College Is Not Preparing Them for Job Market
A new poll of college students by McGraw Hill Education finds 65 percent of students felt high school prepared them adequately for college, yet just 35 percent believe college got them ready for the job market.
College & Workforce Readiness
Online Test Prep Rolls Out for Redesigned SAT
College Board and the Khan Academy debut a free, online practice tool to prepare for the new SAT, which will start in March 2016.
Education
MacArthur Data Shows Geniuses Come From All College Campuses
Since 1981, the 918 MacArthur fellows have come from 315 different colleges and universities, according to new data released this week.
College & Workforce Readiness
More Students Finishing High School and College, Report Shows
The new "Condition of Education" report from the National Center for Education Statistics shows high school and four-year college completion rates rising since 1990, especially among underserved students.
Education
Key Issues for K-12 in Reauthorization of Higher Education Act
After expiring in 2013, the Higher Education Act is up for reauthorization and lawmakers are considering changes affecting affordability, consumer information, and financial aid, among other matters.