Search Results - "College Preparation"

HOW I... ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO FINISH THE SCHOOL YEAR STRONG: Tips and insights from college admission counseling professionals.

Source: Journal of College Admission. Spring2026, Issue 270, p10-12. 3p.

Subject Terms: *Academic motivation, *College preparation programs, *Educational support, *Psychological resilience, *Study skills, *College admission officers, *Goal (Psychology)

Stanford-Sequoia K-12 Collaborative: Who Are Long-Term English Learners and How Can School Districts Support Them? Research Brief

Authors: Stanford University, John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities (JGC) Brenda L. Valdes Sebastian Castrechini

Source: John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities. 2026.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 14

Descriptors: English Learners, Barriers, Elementary Secondary Education, Classification, Student Characteristics, Language Proficiency, Oral Language, Written Language, College Preparation, Students with Disabilities, Grades (Scholastic)

Geographic Terms: California

Induction for Non-Beginning Teachers: An Attempt to Connect Induction to Continuous Professional Development

Authors: Gülçin Coşgun Derin Atay

Source: Australian Journal of Teacher Education. 2026 51(1):123-141.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 19

Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Language Teachers, Experienced Teachers, College Preparation, Faculty Development, Teacher Orientation, College Faculty, Teaching Methods, Mentors, Adjustment (to Environment)

Geographic Terms: Turkey

TİCAS Mıchığan 2026 Playbook. 2025-26 Advocacy Theme, Reşearch Focuşeş, and FY27 Polıcy Prıorıtıeş

Authors: The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS)

Source: Institute for College Access & Success. 2026.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 7

Descriptors: Advocacy, State Policy, Educational Policy, Institutional Mission, Educational Strategies, Access to Education, Paying for College, Postsecondary Education, College Preparation, College Bound Students

Geographic Terms: Michigan

ChatGPT-4o as an Automated Scoring Tool for Writing Assessment: Strengths and Weaknesses

Authors: Rabia Damla Karaçeper Gülay Kiray

Source: International Journal of Assessment Tools in Education. 2026 13(1):66-94.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 29

Descriptors: Automation, Scoring, Writing Evaluation, Technology Uses in Education, Artificial Intelligence, Evaluation Methods, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Persuasive Discourse, Essays, College Preparation, Second Language Instruction, Public Colleges, Foreign Countries, Attitudes, Barriers

Geographic Terms: Turkey

Scaling What Works: Lessons on Creating a Career-Connected Learning Ecosystem from Four Leading States. #2 in the Series

Authors: Bellwether Brian Robinson Mark Baxter et al.

Source: Bellwether. 2025.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 16

Sponsoring Agency: Walton Family Foundation

Descriptors: High Schools, Postsecondary Education, Career and Technical Education, Career Academies, Dual Enrollment, Career Readiness, Apprenticeships, Educational Attainment, College Preparation, Educational Policy, State Aid, Educational Finance, Grants, State Legislation, Public Policy, College Readiness, Politics of Education, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation

Geographic Terms: Texas, Tennessee, Colorado, Delaware

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Carl D Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act 1990

Scaling What Works: Policies to Support Individual High School Career-Connected Learning Models. #1 in the Series

Authors: Bellwether Brian Robinson Mark Baxter et al.

Source: Bellwether. 2025.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 14

Sponsoring Agency: Walton Family Foundation

Descriptors: High Schools, Postsecondary Education, Career and Technical Education, Career and Technical Education Schools, Career Academies, Dual Enrollment, College School Cooperation, Career Readiness, Apprenticeships, Educational Attainment, Acceleration (Education), College Preparation, Articulation (Education), Educational Policy, Credentials, Federal Legislation, Educational Legislation

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Carl D Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act 1990

BREAKING THE BARRIERS OF CULTURAL DISADVANTAGE AND CURRICULUM IMBALANCE.

Authors: MCKENDALL, BENJAMIN W.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 7

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Advanced Placement, Advanced Placement Programs, College Admission, College Preparation, College Students, Colleges, Compensatory Education, Curriculum Development, Disadvantaged, Enrichment, Financial Support, Secondary Schools, Tokenism, Tutoring

A Heartbeat of Student Success: Volunteers are the lifeblood of Minds Matter NYC, which connects lowincome students with the resources to succeed in college.

Authors: McCullum, Kenya

Source: Journal of College Admission. Spring2026, Issue 270, p8-9. 2p.

Subject Terms: *College preparation programs, *Academic achievement, *Low-income students, *University & college admission, *Educational counseling, Volunteers, Nonprofit organizations, Mentoring

The College-Going Experiences of Mexican American Participants Who Graduated from a College Preparatory Program

Authors: Miguel A. Trujillo Yolanda (Yoli) Anyon

Source: Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice. 2026 28(1):187-207.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 21

Descriptors: Mexican Americans, College Preparation, Hispanic American Students, First Generation College Students, Gender Differences, Cultural Capital, Mentors, Youth Programs

Geographic Terms: Utah

Community-Connected Redesign at Fremont High School. Brief

Authors: Learning Policy Institute Charlie Thompson

Source: Learning Policy Institute. 2025.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 12

Sponsoring Agency: Stuart Foundation

Descriptors: High Schools, Educational Improvement, Enrollment, Educational Change, Community Schools, School Restructuring, School Community Relationship, Educational Environment, State Aid, School Districts, Educational Finance, Dual Enrollment, Career Pathways, College Preparation, Academic Achievement, Low Achievement

Geographic Terms: California (Fremont), California (Oakland)

Education and the Gender Gap in U.S. Presidential Elections. EdWorkingPaper No. 25-1152

Authors: Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Cameron J. Arnzen Sarah R. Cohodes

Source: Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University. 2025.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 45

Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Voting, Elections, Citizen Participation, Sex, Gender Differences, Educational Attainment, Educational Trends, College Entrance Examinations, College Preparation, Role of Education

Geographic Terms: Massachusetts

Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, SAT (College Admission Test), ACT Assessment

Community Schools Certification: An Approach for Implementation

Authors: Learning Policy Institute Emily Germain Anna Maier et al.

Source: Learning Policy Institute. 2025.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 53

Sponsoring Agency: Stuart Foundation

Descriptors: Community Schools, Certification, Program Implementation, College School Cooperation, Models, Holistic Approach, Secondary Education, Career and Technical Education, State Departments of Education, Career Pathways, College Preparation

Geographic Terms: California, Florida, Georgia

Realizing Equitable Access to Rigorous College-Preparatory Coursework

Authors: Campaign for College Opportunity Awilda Rodriguez

Source: Campaign for College Opportunity. 2025.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 34

Sponsoring Agency: William T. Grant Foundation

Descriptors: College Students, Minority Group Students, Low Income Students, Access to Education, Equal Education, College Preparation, College Bound Students, Hispanic Americans, African American Students, Asian American Students, American Indian Students, Pacific Islanders, Inclusion, Barriers, Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, School Counseling, School Policy, Course Selection (Students)

Mapping Skills for the Future: College- and career-readiness skills can easily get lost if you don't have a clear schoolwide plan for teaching them.

Authors: Miller, Andrew¹ andrew@andrewkmiller.com

Source: Educational Leadership. May2022, Vol. 79 Issue 8, p56-61. 6p.

Subject Terms: *College preparation programs, *College curriculum, *Curriculum planning, *Critical thinking, Performance evaluation

Geographic Terms: Singapore

Special Education Teachers' Perspectives on Preparing Students With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for College.

Authors: Rooney-Kron, Magen Bumble, Jennifer L. Gilson, Carly B.

Source: Career Development & Transition for Exceptional Individuals. Feb2026, Vol. 49 Issue 1, p58-70. 13p.

Subject Terms: *Special education, *College preparation programs, *Educational outcomes, *Developmental disabilities, *Educators' attitudes, *Teacher training, *Intellectual disabilities, Questionnaires

Geographic Terms: United States

Getting Prepared 2024: Developmental Education Course-Taking of High School Graduates

Authors: Minnesota Office of Higher Education Lesley N. Sisaket

Source: Minnesota Office of Higher Education. 2025.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 28

Descriptors: High School Graduates, Postsecondary Education, Public Schools, Educational Trends, Trend Analysis, College Readiness, College Preparation, Developmental Studies Programs, Academic Support Services, Remedial Programs, Enrollment, Longitudinal Studies, College Bound Students

Geographic Terms: Minnesota

An In-Depth Exploration of SAT® Math Scores for Use in College Course Placement

Authors: College Board Paul A. Westrick Jessica P. Marini et al.

Source: College Board. 2025.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 29

Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Mathematics Tests, Scores, Prediction, Grades (Scholastic), Mathematics Achievement, Test Validity, Student Placement, College Mathematics, Undergraduate Students, College Admission, Selective Admission, Institutional Characteristics, College Preparation

Assessment and Survey Identifiers: SAT (College Admission Test)

Alaska Higher Education Almanac, 2025. The State of Higher Education in Alaska

Authors: Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE)

Source: Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education. 2025.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 40

Descriptors: Higher Education, Career and Technical Education, Student Financial Aid, Outcomes of Education, College Preparation, College Entrance Examinations, Graduation Rate, High School Graduates, College Enrollment, Distance Education, Enrollment Trends, Community College Students, Undergraduate Students, Academic Degrees, Education Work Relationship, Educational Attainment, Federal Aid, Grants, State Aid, State Programs, Student Loan Programs, Federal Legislation, Institutional Characteristics, Profiles, Colleges

Geographic Terms: Alaska

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Pell Grant Program, Federal Direct PLUS Loan Program

Assessment and Survey Identifiers: ACT Assessment, SAT (College Admission Test)

The Association between Developmental Education and 6-Year Degree Completion: A Comparison of STEM and Non-STEM Majors. ACT Research. Technical Brief. R2505

Authors: ACT Education Corp. Edgar I. Sanchez

Source: ACT, Inc. 2025.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 16

Descriptors: STEM Education, Majors (Students), Nonmajors, Remedial Instruction, Time to Degree, College Preparation, Undergraduate Students, Gender Differences, College Graduates, Race, Ethnicity, Family Income, Student Characteristics, Comparative Analysis, Correlation, High School Students, Grade Point Average, College Entrance Examinations

Assessment and Survey Identifiers: ACT Assessment