College Readiness

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    Testing Alternatives to Remedial Education
    By Rebecca L. Weber
    August 26, 2014

    Exploring ways to get students into for-credit college courses faster.

  • Texas Expands Dual Enrollment
    By Emily Rogan
    April 22, 2016

    State legislation makes it easier for high schools and community colleges to form dual-enrollment agreements, helping more students get a head start on higher education.

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    The Next Big Things for Student Success: Pathways
    By AACC Staff
    April 16, 2015

    Here are three model programs that can help steer students toward their goals.

  • Transforming Developmental Math
    By Ellen Ullman
    April 4, 2016

    A look at how Wallace Community College transformed its developmental math program.

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    The Importance of Community College and K-12 Partners
    By Reyna Gobel
    February 5, 2015

    SUNY Adirondack is working with local K-12 schools to better prepare students for college.

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    Considering an Alternative to Accuplacer
    By Corey Murray
    March 21, 2014

    After years of poor Accuplacer scores slotting thousands of students into developmental math and English, officials at some Massachusetts community colleges are being encouraged to consider alternative measures of college readiness. The goal: to get more students enrolled in credit-bearing classes — and, if all goes right, improve completion rates across the state.