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CCRS State Map Additions Highlight Career and Technical Education (CTE) Initiatives

Today, we announced the addition of eight new territories to the map: American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI), the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Guam, Palau, Puerto Rico, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), and the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI). Visitors to the interactive map can now review, compare, and contrast college and career readiness policies and programs for all 50 states, D.C., and now the eight territories.

How Can We Better Equip Students for Life After High School?

Ensuring that all students graduate high school ready for a successful academic life or career has become a national priority. In response, many definitions of college and career readiness have been developed—all with the shared goal of articulating the knowledge and skills students need to succeed in college and careers. 

What is the Return on Investment for Community College Credentials?

A new study considering return on investment for community college credentials found that earning an associate's degree or a long-term certificate (defined as a program that requires at least a year of study) led to increased employment and earnings. Yet, the study also found that the increasingly popular short-term credentials (those that tend to be earned in less than a year) don't tend to pay off for students.

New Analysis Spotlights Employees' Basic Skills Gap

This blog is cross-posted with the Education Policy Center at AIR, and was originally published on November 13, 2014. 

According to new AIR analysis of an international survey by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a surprisingly large number of adults in the United States cannot apply reading or math skills to solve simple real life problems.

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