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Why 12th Grade Must Be Redesigned Now—And How

May 30, 2018

At a Glance

How can we prepare many more young people, especially those from underserved communities, to succeed in college and careers? This first paper in a series explores why 12th grade should tie more closely to the first year of college.

Contributors
Joel Vargas Vice President
Topics

How High Schools and Colleges Can Share Responsibility for Student Success

Ready or Not: It’s Time to Rethink the 12th Grade

 

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Report/Research

Building Student Momentum from High School into College

Building Student Momentum from High School into College Elisabeth Barnett of the Community College Research Center proposes research-based markers and milestones of student momentum from 12th grade through the first year of college.    …

May 30, 2018
Report/Research

Co-Design, Co-Delivery, and Co-Validation

Co-Design, Co-Delivery, and Co-Validation This paper, part of a series on rethinking 12th grade, explores how collaboration between high school and colleges is key to ensuring postsecondary success for students.   See More Reports in…

May 30, 2018

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