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Direct linkGreen, Susan; Sanczyk, Anna; Chambers, Candace; Mraz, Maryann; Polly, Drew – Journal of Education, 2023
A continuing priority in education has focused on preparing students for postacademic success. The adoption of the Common Core State Standards Initiative prompted educational leaders to focus on preparing students to be "college and career ready." Definitions, perceptions, and efforts to improve college and career readiness vary widely.…
Descriptors: College Readiness, Career Readiness, Common Core State Standards, Alignment (Education)
Download full textRoberts, J. Kessa; Grant, Phillip D. – Rural Educator, 2021
College and career readiness has become a national education policy priority. With more than 9.3 million rural students in the United States, the college and career readiness of rural students is a warranted priority for rural education researchers. Using a combination of Conley's (2012) college and career readiness model, Perna's (2006) nested…
Descriptors: College Readiness, Career Readiness, Educational Research, Rural Education
Morton, Tiffany – Center for the Analysis of Postsecondary Readiness, 2022
Research has shown that the standardized placement exams traditionally used to assess students' readiness for entry-level, or gateway, math and English courses are poor predictors of college performance and are associated with decreased student persistence and low rates of degree attainment. Informed self-placement (ISP) is an increasingly popular…
Descriptors: Standardized Tests, Student Placement, College Preparation, Remedial Instruction
Babineau, Kate – Cowen Institute, 2018
Access to and persistence through higher education can significantly impact occupational stability and mental wellness in the United States (U.S.), with higher levels of education contributing to increased employability and wellness. Empirical research suggests that college attendance improves verbal communication, moral reasoning, and critical…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Academic Persistence, College Students, First Generation College Students
Crawford, Corinne; Jervis, Angela – Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 2011
Dr. Jill Biden, Vice President Joe Biden's wife, has been teaching in community colleges for the past 18 years. Dr. Biden believes that community colleges are "…uniquely American institutions where anyone who walks through the door is one step closer to realizing the American dream." This is an inspiring sentiment. However, of all the…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Academic Persistence, Graduation Rate, Demography
Texas Comprehensive Center, 2010
The literature addressing how family and community involvement impacts a culture of college and career readiness suggests there is a positive association for certain types of involvement. Providing support and encouragement, as well as assisting with planning, increases the probability of attending and graduating from college. Key points include:…
Descriptors: Family Involvement, Community Involvement, College Readiness, Career Readiness
Rutschow, Elizabeth Zachry; Schneider, Emily – MDRC, 2011
One of the greatest challenges that community colleges face in their efforts to increase graduation rates is improving the success of students in their developmental, or remedial, education programs--the courses that students without adequate academic preparation must take before they can enroll in courses for college credit. Emphasizing results…
Descriptors: Journal Articles, Models, College Readiness, Evidence
