CCRC in the News
Nearly Half of Texas High School Students Who Earn College Credits Are Hispanic, Study Says
But Hispanic dual enrollment students graduate from college at a lower rate compared to their peers, underscoring the need to strengthen the transition from high school to college for students of color, the Texas Star Tribune reported. Click 2 Houston and States Newsroom also reported on these findings.
Deep Dive Into Dual Enrollment
Community College Daily covered key findings and recommendations from CCRC's latest report on dual enrollment.
Report: How Dual Enrollment in California Compares With Other States
John Fink discussed new state-by-state dual enrollment data with EdSource and where California stands in terms of access and outcomes for their dual enrollees.
A New Community College Sees Growth and Challenges
Erie County Community College opened in fall 2021, but not without challenges. John Fink discussed the logistics behind starting a new community college and how newer institutions can focus their energy to promote student success.
Takeaways From (New) Dual Enrollment Data
John Fink discussed new IPEDS dual enrollment data and how it can help practitioners in an episode of the podcast Credentials Unscripted.
How Do Today’s High Schoolers Fare As They Enter Adulthood? View the Data
The jump in dual credit enrollment is changing the identity of community colleges across Texas, pushing educators to rethink how to effectively teach their classes to meet the needs of teens, The Texas Tribute wrote.
Study: Workers With STEM Degrees Are More Likely to Report Higher Salaries and Lower Unemployment Rates
By analyzing the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2022 data, Bankrate ranked 152 bachelor’s degrees and found STEM degrees offer the most steady return on investment. Tatiana Velasco provided insight into how students choose programs of study.
Study: Supporting URM Students in Dual Enrollment
Inside Higher Ed covered a recent CCRC report that on how dual enrollment can help support college attendance and completion, but current practices aren’t equitable for all learners.
A Decade of Data in One State Shows an Unexpected Result When Colleges Drop Remedial Courses
The Hechinger Report explored data on corequisite remediation in Tennessee. Students earned more credits at first, but graduation rates didn’t increase at the states' community colleges.
What Underrepresented Students Want From Dual Enrollment
Community College Daily shared findings and recommendations from Aurely Garcia Tulloch's recent brief on dual enrollment students' needs, including their desire to learn about dual enrollment options earlier.
