Education Week: College and Career Transitions

Report: U.S. Students Get Serious About High School

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:05:00 -0400

The latest annual statistical compendium from the U.S. Department of Education shows that high school students are missing fewer days of school, taking more rigorous courses, and signing up more often for sports activities.

In Philadelphia, Few Students Are on the Path to College

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:05:00 -0400

A stratified system means long odds for students in Philadelphia's neighborhood high schools hoping to get a college education.

Incoming College Board Head Wants SAT to Reflect Common Core

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:05:00 -0400

David Coleman, a lead writer of the common standards whose nonprofit is producing curriculum materials, will take over as president of the organization on Oct. 15.

Panel Calls for Remaking Student-Aid Programs

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:05:00 -0400

States should rethink the way financial aid is given to college students so it is simpler to access and used more effectively, says a report.

The Ed.D. Dilemma

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:05:00 -0400

Harvard's move to a Ph.D. in education holds implications for the field, Ted Purinton writes.

Group Says GED Costs Could Restrict Access

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:05:00 -0400

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is sharing its concerns that a major redesign of the exam could raise costs.

Performance-Based Scholarships

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:05:00 -0400

A new study suggests that performance-based college scholarships may be a promising approach to keeping students on track to finish their degrees.

Colleges Offer Incoming Freshmen a Summer 'Bridge'

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:05:00 -0400

To prepare more at-risk students for the rigors of college, institutions are providing transitional classes and support services.

Advanced Placement Surges as Tool for Schools Raising Standards

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:05:00 -0400

Political Pressure Builds as Student-Loan Deadline Nears

Fri, 04 May 2012 00:05:00 -0400

Both President Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney say they oppose increasing rates, but debate persists on where the federal funds would come from to keep costs down.

Colo. Program Puts Students on the Pathway to a Career

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:05:00 -0400

A Colorado school takes the vision of career-readiness seriously by offering students rigorous course options in medical studies, business, STEM, arts, and other fields.

Overhaul Proposed for Career, Tech. Ed. Program

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:04:00 -0400

Changes would be aimed at ensuring the program better prepares students to join the labor force.

Road Back to School Is Rocky for Ex-Offenders

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:04:00 -0400

Attention is growing on ways to smooth the transition from the correctional facility to the classroom for student ex-offenders.

AP Coursetaking

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:04:00 -0400

New research suggests that paying students and teachers for high scores on Advanced Placement exams can yield some academic payoffs.

Encouraging AP Success for All Students

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:04:00 -0400

Increasing minority students' access to advanced coursework is crucial, writes Mary Ann Rankin.