Student Success
The Tangled Web: The High School Diploma, College and Career Readiness Standards and Career and Technical Education
A growing number of states are working toward setting standards for college and career readiness. In many of those states, the argument is being made that because all students should leave high school ready for college or career, the high school diploma should be set to the new college and career standard, and no one should get a diploma in the future who does not meet that standard.
Balancing Work and Learning: Implications for Low-Income Students
It's increasingly hard to work your way through college, especially for low-income students who face steep challenges when combining work and learning.
Five Students That Show Why Community Colleges Make The Grade
There’s so much research that points to the success of community college students and the quality of a community college education, but the real evidence can be seen in the stories of these five exceptional students.
Going to College Before College
Many local high school students can now take courses that give them high school and college credits at the same time. If they stick to it, they will eventually graduate from college in less time an…
New Report Community College Students and Libraries
The report, "Amplifying Student Voices: The Community College Libraries and Academic Support for Student Success Project," found that two-year students see their institutions as accessible and affordable, but they face challenges when balancing work, finances, their classes, transportation to and from campus, and navigating the resources colleges offer.
Promising Community College Practices for Student Parent Success
More than 2 million community college students in the United States are parents of children under 18. Student parents benefit from large earnings gains once earning their degree; community colleges can support their graduation by providing services to help balance family and school responsibilities.
