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College and career readiness

Why early decision can be a college access equalizer

Patrick Rametti -
As concerns about minority enrollment at elite universities like Harvard and MIT grow following the Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action in college admissions, applying early decision to college can be a vehicle to sustain or potentially even increase minority enrollment.

How to integrate English training to unlock workforce potential

Andy Shean and Katie Brown -
English learners are projected to make up at least 20% of the American workforce by 2025. And by 2027, a staggering 70% of jobs will require education beyond a high school diploma.

Reimagining Advanced Learning to Increase Equity and College Readiness

DA Staff -
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 11 at 3 p.m. ET

In this Ed Talk, San Jose USD's superintendent will discuss her district’s strategies to expose a wider range of students to advanced coursework so they can develop the confidence and skills necessary to succeed in high school, college, and their career. Also, learn about the latest AP research and best practices from a former assistant superintendent and high school principal now at the non-profit College Board.

***Attendees will receive a series of resources to help support starting or expanding their AP Program and help all their students understand the value of taking AP.

These 15 states have the highest dual enrollment numbers. Why is this important?

Alcino Donadel -
Texas had nearly twice the number of dual-enrolled students in fall 2015 compared to the second-most, New York, according to new research from the Community College Research Center. But how did their completion rates fare?

ACT scores are still declining, new data shows

Micah Ward -
In the last five years, average composite ACT scores nationwide were the lowest among the 2024 graduating class at 19.4.

Confidence in college: Has it collapsed? Better think again

Matt Zalaznick -
Americans have completely lost confidence in college. That's the common narrative in a seemingly never-ending scroll of media reports and surveys raising the alarms about falling enrollment and political controversies on campus.

Here are 5 keys for student success beyond high school

Kim Cook, on behalf of 15+ national college advising organizations -
Recent history shows us that a concerted nationwide effort can improve students’ outcomes, such as the gains made in high school graduation rates over the past 20 years.

How politics are shaping high schoolers’ college choices

Micah Ward -
The political makeup of a college can determine your graduates' college choice. Here's how to guide them on their search.

Creating Learner Mobility Models for Students and Families in K-12 and Beyond

Steven Blackburn -
Date & Time: Thursday, October 24th at 2 pm ET

In this webinar, an assistant superintendent shares how Harnett County Schools creates and promotes lifelong learning for students in his district and after they graduate through family engagement, efficient administrative processes, higher ed and workforce collaborations, and information students can access after graduating.

***Attendees will be able to safely download resources about records, enrollment, and credential management tools from Scribbles Software and Parchment, an Instructure Company.

What will high school grads pursue if not college?

Micah Ward -
While 43% of Gen Zers would like to pursue options aside from a college degree, many of them don't have a clear picture of their postsecondary aspirations.

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