Which College and Career Readiness Standards Best Align with Positive Outcomes after High School? Research Report
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| Title: | Which College and Career Readiness Standards Best Align with Positive Outcomes after High School? Research Report |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Kristin Blagg, Urban Institute |
| Source: | Urban Institute. 2025. |
| Availability: | Urban Institute. 2100 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20037. Tel: 202-261-5687; Fax: 202-467-5775; Web site: http://www.urban.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 45 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Governors Association (NGA) |
| Intended Audience: | Policymakers |
| Document Type: | Information Analyses Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | High Schools Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | College Readiness, Career Readiness, Academic Standards, Alignment (Education), Outcomes of Education, High School Students, High School Graduates, Outcome Measures, Benchmarking, Effect Size |
| Abstract: | A student's experiences and accomplishments in high school serve as the foundation for accessing college and career opportunities. Many states have defined a set of criteria for college and career readiness. These measures aim to ensure all students are set up for success after high school graduation. In this report, the author looks at more than 100 studies to summarize the evidence on post-high school outcomes for 12 common college and career readiness benchmarks. The research shows that most of these measures have been linked to positive outcomes, though the size of the effects and the strength of the research backing them vary. The report identifies seven measures that appear to have a stronger connection to outcomes and provides a framework for policymakers considering new or different college and career readiness measures. |
| Abstractor: | ERIC |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | ED677443 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | A student's experiences and accomplishments in high school serve as the foundation for accessing college and career opportunities. Many states have defined a set of criteria for college and career readiness. These measures aim to ensure all students are set up for success after high school graduation. In this report, the author looks at more than 100 studies to summarize the evidence on post-high school outcomes for 12 common college and career readiness benchmarks. The research shows that most of these measures have been linked to positive outcomes, though the size of the effects and the strength of the research backing them vary. The report identifies seven measures that appear to have a stronger connection to outcomes and provides a framework for policymakers considering new or different college and career readiness measures. |
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