/college-readiness College Readiness en-US 2021 (c) 91Ö±˛Ą Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2025/this-leader-said-all-kids-will-do-college-level-work-what-it-took-to-get-there Jennifer Norrell led an effort to more than double the percentage of high schoolers taking AP in her district. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2025/this-leader-said-all-kids-will-do-college-level-work-what-it-took-to-get-there /leaders/2025/this-leader-made-the-tagline-discover-your-future-real-for-students-heres-how Lazaro Lopez was the architect of an early national career-pathway model that is still reaping dividends for students. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2025/this-leader-made-the-tagline-discover-your-future-real-for-students-heres-how /teaching-learning/opinion-academic-rigor-is-in-decline-a-college-professor-reflects-on-ap-scores/2024/10 The College Board’s new tack on AP scoring means fewer students are prepared for college. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-academic-rigor-is-in-decline-a-college-professor-reflects-on-ap-scores/2024/10 /teaching-learning/grades-and-standardized-test-scores-arent-matching-up-heres-why/2024/10 Researchers have found discrepancies between student grades and their scores on standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 21:59:51 GMT /teaching-learning/grades-and-standardized-test-scores-arent-matching-up-heres-why/2024/10 /teaching-learning/how-do-todays-high-schoolers-fare-as-they-enter-adulthood-view-the-data/2024/09 As graduation rates begin to stabilize, data show some hopeful signs for young people. But experts warn of a disconnect between high school, college, and careers. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:02:00 GMT /teaching-learning/how-do-todays-high-schoolers-fare-as-they-enter-adulthood-view-the-data/2024/09 /teaching-learning/the-high-school-handoff A new series examines how high school is evolving to reflect changing pathways to degrees, credentials, and the workforce. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/the-high-school-handoff /teaching-learning/what-is-standards-based-grading-and-how-does-it-work/2024/09 Schools can retool to make instruction more personalized and student-centered. But grading is a common sticking point. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/what-is-standards-based-grading-and-how-does-it-work/2024/09 /teaching-learning/opinion-are-advanced-placement-exams-becoming-easier/2024/09 A letter to the editor reflects on changes to the College Board's Advanced Placement exams over the years. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-are-advanced-placement-exams-becoming-easier/2024/09 /teaching-learning/heres-why-more-students-have-passed-ap-exams-in-recent-years/2024/08 It isn't that the exams became easier, according to the College Board. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 20:56:06 GMT /teaching-learning/heres-why-more-students-have-passed-ap-exams-in-recent-years/2024/08 /teaching-learning/how-well-are-schools-preparing-students-advanced-academics-and-world-languages-in-4-charts/2024/03 New federal data show big gaps in students' access to the challenging coursework and foreign languages they need for college. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:38:17 GMT /teaching-learning/how-well-are-schools-preparing-students-advanced-academics-and-world-languages-in-4-charts/2024/03 /teaching-learning/students-feel-good-about-their-college-readiness-these-charts-tell-a-different-story/2024/03 In charts and graphs, a picture unfolds of high school students’ lack of preparedness for college. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 17:07:09 GMT /teaching-learning/students-feel-good-about-their-college-readiness-these-charts-tell-a-different-story/2024/03 /teaching-learning/how-international-baccalaureate-and-advanced-placement-programs-compare/2024/02 Both the IB and AP programs allow students to earn college credit in high school. Though how the program operate can differ. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:14:45 GMT /teaching-learning/how-international-baccalaureate-and-advanced-placement-programs-compare/2024/02 /teaching-learning/high-school-students-think-they-are-ready-for-college-but-they-arent/2024/02 Four in 5 students say they're academically ready for college. Their test scores say otherwise. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 23:25:39 GMT /teaching-learning/high-school-students-think-they-are-ready-for-college-but-they-arent/2024/02 /teaching-learning/ap-exams-the-top-10-most-requested-subjects-and-the-least-requested/2024/01 Also see how widely requested two new AP courses were this year. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 19:12:47 GMT /teaching-learning/ap-exams-the-top-10-most-requested-subjects-and-the-least-requested/2024/01 /teaching-learning/should-students-sign-up-for-ap-or-dual-enrollment-what-readers-think/2023/11 EdWeek readers share their take on the debate over pathways to earning college credit in high school. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:21:50 GMT /teaching-learning/should-students-sign-up-for-ap-or-dual-enrollment-what-readers-think/2023/11 /teaching-learning/heres-what-college-board-research-says-about-how-many-ap-classes-students-should-take/2023/10 The College Board looked into what the number of APs students take, and how well they do, says about their college outcomes. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:32:44 GMT /teaching-learning/heres-what-college-board-research-says-about-how-many-ap-classes-students-should-take/2023/10 /teaching-learning/how-many-ap-classes-are-enough-what-researchers-and-college-hopefuls-say/2023/10 For years students and families have grappled with how many AP classes to take for college. New research sheds some light on an answer. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 20:58:23 GMT /teaching-learning/how-many-ap-classes-are-enough-what-researchers-and-college-hopefuls-say/2023/10 /teaching-learning/why-calculus-remains-a-math-flash-point/2023/10 Debates center on whether all kids should take it or just those who want to major in STEM—and its odd place in college admissions. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 21:08:28 GMT /teaching-learning/why-calculus-remains-a-math-flash-point/2023/10 /teaching-learning/how-to-help-students-avoid-random-acts-of-dual-credit/2023/10 Some schools and colleges are working to ensure their dual-credit offerings count toward a degree. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 21:06:58 GMT /teaching-learning/how-to-help-students-avoid-random-acts-of-dual-credit/2023/10 /teaching-learning/this-high-school-used-to-leave-seniors-career-planning-to-chance-not-any-more/2023/10 Students graduate from Sheboygan South High School knowing what's next and how to get there. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 20:46:27 GMT /teaching-learning/this-high-school-used-to-leave-seniors-career-planning-to-chance-not-any-more/2023/10 /teaching-learning/dual-credit-programs-are-growing-but-do-they-reach-the-students-who-need-them-most/2023/10 A new report has recommendations on how schools and colleges can make dual-credit programs more equitable. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:18:31 GMT /teaching-learning/dual-credit-programs-are-growing-but-do-they-reach-the-students-who-need-them-most/2023/10 /teaching-learning/whats-next-for-ap-4-takeaways-from-a-college-board-official/2023/09 In a recent interview with 91Ö±˛Ą, the head of the Advanced Placement program discussed a variety of priorities and principles. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:18:59 GMT /teaching-learning/whats-next-for-ap-4-takeaways-from-a-college-board-official/2023/09 /teaching-learning/are-some-students-taking-too-many-ap-courses-a-college-board-official-responds/2023/08 AP program head says one to two courses a year "optimizes" college readiness and helps increase access for other students. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 21:23:01 GMT /teaching-learning/are-some-students-taking-too-many-ap-courses-a-college-board-official-responds/2023/08 /teaching-learning/college-board-revisits-contentious-decisions-edits-to-ap-african-american-studies-course/2023/07 Decisions around AP African American Studies and the future of AP program overall were among discussion points. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/college-board-revisits-contentious-decisions-edits-to-ap-african-american-studies-course/2023/07 /leadership/from-college-advising-to-teacher-preparation-affirmative-action-ruling-may-reshape-k-12/2023/07 These are some ways in which the Supreme Court’s decision may impact K-12 schools. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 21:13:43 GMT /leadership/from-college-advising-to-teacher-preparation-affirmative-action-ruling-may-reshape-k-12/2023/07 /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-create-college-and-career-pathways-for-english-learners/2023/06 To start, the adults in students' schools should show they believe in ELLs' abilities to succeed in postsecondary education. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:38:58 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-create-college-and-career-pathways-for-english-learners/2023/06 /leadership/opinion-five-pathways-for-improving-student-opportunities/2023/04 Education advocates and policymakers show how an opportunity approach is changing the face of education in their states. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 21:50:41 GMT /leadership/opinion-five-pathways-for-improving-student-opportunities/2023/04 /teaching-learning/how-to-get-students-to-take-advanced-courses-sooner-strategies-for-schools/2023/04 An ongoing research study highlights ways schools can help students take more college-ready courses. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:22:43 GMT /teaching-learning/how-to-get-students-to-take-advanced-courses-sooner-strategies-for-schools/2023/04 /teaching-learning/this-high-school-class-partnered-with-a-law-school-program-heres-what-both-learned/2023/02 A university-school system partnership is bolstering the alignment of a high school research course with college expectations. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:53:19 GMT /teaching-learning/this-high-school-class-partnered-with-a-law-school-program-heres-what-both-learned/2023/02 /teaching-learning/college-readiness-shouldnt-be-a-top-priority-for-k-12-anymore-survey-shows/2023/01 A survey of over 1,000 American adults reveals shifting priorities around the purpose of K-12 education. Fri, 20 Jan 2023 20:53:34 GMT /teaching-learning/college-readiness-shouldnt-be-a-top-priority-for-k-12-anymore-survey-shows/2023/01