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Download full textRoksa, Josipa; Calcagno, Juan Carlos – Community College Research Center, Columbia University, 2008
In this study, we examine the role of academic preparation in the transition from community colleges to four-year institutions. We address two specific questions: To what extent do academically unprepared students transfer to four-year institutions? And, can positive experiences in community colleges diminish the role of inadequate academic…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Transitional Programs, College Outcomes Assessment, College Transfer Students
Burdines Dept. Stores, Miami, FL. – 1982
Prepared by the high schools, colleges, and universities of Southeast Florida, this booklet offers information and practical advice to high school students on selecting courses and programs that will promote later success in college and on the job. Part 1 presents suggestions for planning a high school career, focusing on the academic skills…
Descriptors: College Bound Students, College Preparation, High School Seniors, High Schools
Peer reviewedEducational Leadership, 1983
Excerpts from a policy analysis of Florida's high school graduation requirements of three years of mathematics and science. The report forecasts the probable impact of the policy in the areas of students, curriculum, staff, resources, and control. Ways of monitoring the actual consequences of the policy are proposed. (MLF)
Descriptors: College Preparation, Educational Legislation, Educational Policy, Educational Quality
Peer reviewedWingo, O. G. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 1993
Examines the impact of mandatory statewide implementation of increased standards with the enactment of Florida's Recognizing Achievement in Secondary Education Bill as evidenced by performance on standardized entry-level tests for community college students. Finds little improvement in academic preparation as measured by test scores. (DMM)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, College Preparation, Community Colleges
McCabe, Robert H. – 1989
The Florida Cabinet has decided to accept a significant decrease in the number of individuals completing college degrees, as long as those who do graduate are able to pass the College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) at a considerably higher level than is presently required. Under the new standards, only 48% of the first-time CLAST examinees are…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Academic Standards, Access to Education, Basic Skills
Direct linkNelms, Ben F. – English Education, 2004
In the state of Florida, several of the principles of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) have been enacted earlier than at the federal level. For example, the Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT) is required for all students through grade 10 and must be passed for promotion to grade 3 and for high school graduation. Schools are graded A through…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, High Risk Students, Outreach Programs, Teacher Education Programs
