Presentation by Melissa Hill of the University of Alaska-Fairbanks reporting on her attendance that Getting Past Go Workshop on Remedial Education in October, 2010
Editorial written by Senator Gary Stevens outlining his proposal to develop a state task force to address low college graduation rates in Alaska. The bill specifically charges the task force to address the issue of remediation.
The task force will identify ways to strengthen the education pipeline, improve student college preparation, decrease the need for college remediation, improve access to financial aid, increase retention and graduation rates, address data and tracking needs, and ultimately support economic development.
Article mentions a task force's recommendations that cover P-20 issues and include mandating a high school diploma or equivalency for everyone under age 21. The recommendations aim to better prepare students for success in college or careers. A final report is due to the legislature by April 1. (Anchorage Daily News, 03/10/11)