Transition: High School to College
Recap: The First CCRS Twitter Chat
Submitted by Alex Schelldorf on
This is the first in our series of monthly Twitter chats with college and career readiness experts. In December, we were joined by the director of the CCRS Center, Laura Jimenez.
Linked Learning Convention 2015
Beyond High School: Efforts to Improve Postsecondary Transitions Through Linked Learning
Submitted by CCRS Center on
On October 9, 2014, The Alliance for Excellent Education hosted a webinar titled “Beyond High School: Efforts to Improve Postsecondary Transitions Through Linked Learning.” The focus of this webinar was to explore and discuss Linked Learning, an educational approach being implemented in select California high schools, and its success in supporting the transition from high school to postsecondary education and careers.
From AYPF: Postsecondary Support and Success for Homeless Youth
Submitted by Garet Fryar on
For many young people, their roadmap for success includes graduating from high school, advancing to college, and getting a job. For most homeless youth, however, the roadmap isn’t as clear.
NCAN Conference Series: Supporting First-Generation College Students
Submitted by Clarisse Haxton on
This is the last in a series of four blog posts from the National College Access Network (NCAN) Conference in Phoenix, Arizona on September 15—17, 2014. These posts summarize findings from selected presentations at the NCAN Conference that provide concrete, actionable recommendations for practitioners on the following topics: increasing student awareness of “college match”; increasing STEM awareness and connecting with local businesses; structuring internships to prepare students for the workforce; and supporting first-generation college students.
Moving Beyond Access: College success for low-income, first-generation students.
This report addresses the challenges that face at-risk students who are the first in their family to attend college. The authors examine the constraints on college success for low-income, first-generation students and how colleges can promote success for this population. Recommendations include improving academic preparation for college, providing more financial support, and easing the transition to college through targeted on-campus programming.
NCAN Conference Series: Building Student Awareness and Business Connections
Submitted by Clarisse Haxton on
This is the second in a series of four blog posts from the National College Access Network (NCAN) Conference in Phoenix, Arizona on September 15—17, 2014. These posts summarize findings from selected presentations at the NCAN Conference that provide concrete, actionable recommendations for practitioners on the following topics: increasing student awareness of “college match”; increasing STEM awareness and connecting with local businesses; structuring internships to prepare students for the workforce; and supporting first-generation college students.
NCAN Conference Series: Increasing Awareness of "College Match"
Submitted by Clarisse Haxton on
This is the first in a series of four blog posts from the National College Access Network (NCAN) Conference in Phoenix, Arizona on September 15—17, 2014. These posts summarize selected presentations at the NCAN Conference that provide concrete, actionable recommendations for practitioners on the following topics: increasing student awareness of “college match”; increasing STEM awareness and connecting with local businesses; structuring internships to prepare students for the workforce; and supporting first-generation college students.
How Are States Supporting Students Transitioning from High School to College?
Submitted by Brady Delander on
Education leaders across the nation are working hard to ensure their students successfully transition from high school into postsecondary education. With so many variables to consider, this is no small task. To assist with the process, the Education Commission of the States (ECS) has launched a Blueprint for College Readiness, which includes a 50-state online database to provide guidance and support to those leaders.
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