College course taking, a tool for high school reform
A recent study shows the benefit of high school students taking college courses, especially for low-income and lower-performing students.
October 31, 2007
SAT scores decline for second straight year
SAT scores dropped for the second straight year. However, more minority students than ever are taking the test and expecting to go to college.
August 29, 2007
ACT scores rise again
ACT scores continue to rise and more graduates are leaving high school prepared for college coursework even as more students continue to take this college admissions exam.
August 15, 2007
Study finds gap between high school preparation and college expectations
Are high schools preparing students for college? According to a report by ACT there is a gap between what students are learning in high school and what they are expected to know when they enter college.
August 3, 2007
Getting students prepared for life after high school
The second installment of Education Week's "Diplomas Count" takes an in-depth look at the skills high school graduates need for work or career readiness and how these skills translate into future earnings. Once again the report provides graduation rates for the nation, each state, and each district across the nation.
June 13, 2007
Report documents gap in academic course-taking
Harder courses in high school translate to higher scores on standardized tests and a greater chance of success in college--but black, Hispanic, and poor students don't take as many of these rigorous courses as their white and more affluent peers finds a report from the U.S. Department of Education.
January 3, 2007
SAT scores drop in 2006, but reasons for dip unclear
The average SAT score in math and reading combined for the class of 2006 dropped 7 points from last year—cause for concern at first glance, to be sure. But a closer look suggests the 2006 results don't necessarily mean this year's crop of graduates are less prepare for post-secondary schooling.
September 1, 2006
ACT scores and test-takers at 10-year high
ACT scores increased for the fifth consecutive year while the number of test-takers hit a historic high. But many of these college-aspiring students still fall short of the skills that will enable them to succeed when they get there.
August 18, 2006
Readiness for college and readiness for work: Same or different?
ACT released on May 8, 2002, The College and Workforce Training Readiness Study. This empirical study answers the question: Is readiness for college and readiness for work the same or different?
June 20, 2006
