College Ready Assessments In High School Can Help Preparation

Readiness Assessment, Transition Curricula in Four States
Initiatives to implement college readiness assessments and transition curricula vary across states. This report describes those initiatives in California, New York, Tennessee, and West Virginia, then compares interventions nationally. Authors recommend strong collaboration between high schools and higher education institutions, as well as legislation to build support and momentum. Program designers need to weigh competing priorities concerning goals, populations served, and course content. (Community College Research Center) ; provided by ECS.