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Collective’s Report Examines Foster Youth Educational Outcomes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Destination Graduation” concludes by noting, “the compounding reality of disproportional placement of African American and other youth of color into the child welfare system also perpetuates long-established racial injustice and inequity patterns.”

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Encouraging Private K-12 Transfer Students to Apply for Mid-Year Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Smaller class sizes and personalized attention can be particularly appealing to transfer students who may need extra support. Additionally, strong academic programs, including advanced placement and honors courses, can offer a challenging and rewarding learning experience.

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Attack of the “Math Shark”: Why Unfinished Learning Is a Lurking Threat to Student Success in the Late 2020s

EAB

It is hard to anticipate the degree to which this will affect retention rates or the demand it will put on academic support infrastructure, but it seems likely to be significant. Replace math placement tests with a “multiple measures assessment.” Traditional placement tests are clunky and high-stakes.

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Attack of the “Math Shark”: Why Unfinished Learning Is a Lurking Threat to Student Success in the Late 2020s

EAB

It is hard to anticipate the degree to which this will affect retention rates or the demand it will put on academic support infrastructure, but it seems likely to be significant. Replace math placement tests with a “multiple measures assessment.” Traditional placement tests are clunky and high-stakes.

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How to Address The Two Biggest Hurdles in Community College Virtual Onboarding?

EAB

For example, students may be asked to track down official high school transcripts, complete 3-4 hours’ worth of placement testing, or upload sensitive documents. Allow leniency in transcripts and placement testing. Use this diagnostic to assess your students' experience with onboarding, academic support, and more.

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30 Student Success Priorities for the 2020s

EAB

Academic support: Preparing for the increase in demand for math tutoring and academic support later in the decade. Job placement: Building out connections with employers to provide students with clear pathways into the workforce.

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30 Student Success Priorities for the 2020s

EAB

Academic support: Preparing for the increase in demand for math tutoring and academic support later in the decade. Job placement: Building out connections with employers to provide students with clear pathways into the workforce.