The newspaper article from the Business Gazette (MD) details the efforts of Maryland communities colleges and Montgomery College, in particular, to redesign remediation by integrating basic math and English skills into vocational and specialized major courses. By including remedial curricula within major content areas, faculties hope to increase retention and completion rates for students who require college prep.
Provides an overview of the issue of remedial education, particularly as it relates to President Obama's goals for increasing college attainment and also the current ecnonomic crisis.
