Report from the Mitchell Institute in Maine on how to improve transitions from high school to college for Maine students. Covers college preparation, awareness, career counseling, financial aid.
Article in Houston Chronicle, funded through Hechinger Institute, on the challenge of remedial education in Texas. Emphasizes need for reform in delivery of remedial Education.
Article on Tennessee Board of Regents developmental studies redesign. Also overviews other reform efforts in developmental education in California
National CrossTalk -- Vol. 18 / No. 1 -- May 2010
Paper by Bastedo and Gumport suggesting that efforts at mission differentiation often have distinct impacts on access issues. Examines the movement to eliminate remedial education as one example.
Interview with author of new book on the history of remedial education at California Berkeley. Looks at how Cal's remediation efforts balanced the age old question of access and excellence in higher education.
Video presentation from Uri Treisman on the Dana Center and Carnegie Foundation on their efforts to create multiple pathways from high school to postsecondary education in math
Research at Sacramento State University on the California State University Early Assessment Program (EAP). Research finds a positive impact of the program on college readiness for students entering Sacramento State University
Article on CUNY's new community college that is cohort based and offers intense services to students, while limiting degree options. Goal is to significantly increase graduation rates.
JFF State Policy Framework from Achieving the Dream. Outlines focus on data, assessment/placement, persistence/completion, incentives, transition/transfer