Saturday, March 10, 2012

What Makes a Student College Ready?

http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/oct08/vol66/num02/What-Makes-a-Student-College-Ready%C2%A2.aspx

This is an important read in light of the current national conversation on college readiness.

Angela


What Makes a Student College Ready?
David T. Conley
2008
 
A study of 38 exemplary high schools provides guidelines for ensuring that students are prepared for postsecondary success.

Preparing students for college has become a higher priority in many schools as parents, business leaders, and politicians emphasize the importance of a highly educated workforce and citizenry. But what steps do schools need to take to ensure that more students are ready?

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