CCRC in the News
Trump Wants to Dissolve Education Department. Here’s How It Could Impact Student Loans
Judith Scott-Clayton, longtime CCRC researcher and professor of economics and education at Columbia University, spoke with McClatchy News about the potential dissolution of the Department of Education and possible disruptions it could pose for student loan borrowers.
High School Students Get a Jump on College
John Fink spoke with Education Next about a CCRC study on dual enrollment students' postsecondary college enrollment rates and about increasing access to dual enrollment programs.
Study: 6 Behavioral Changes Affect Student Retention, Morale on College Campuses
The recipe for a college student’s success can include many factors, including early intervention, one-on-one support and easy-to-navigate institutional practices, Inside Higher Ed wrote. A new CCRC study points to the value of caring practices and how intentional behaviors can improve student achievement.
What Parents Say They Want Their Kids to Get Out of High School
Tatiana Velasco spoke with Education Week about dual enrollment after a national poll showed overwhelming parent support for dual credit courses and other programs that allow families more choices about students' postsecondary paths.
More Fort Worth High Schoolers Are Earning College Credit Tuition-Free. Here’s How.
Texas launched a program designed to help low-income high school students get a head start in college. Tatiana Velasco told The Fort Worth Star-Telegram that similar dual credit programs could convince students who might not otherwise have gone to college that it might be a good fit for them.
Community College Classes for High School Students Explode in Idaho, Indiana
As tuition costs rise, early college and dual enrollment programs have exploded. John Fink spoke with The 74 about the affordability of these programs and dual enrollment student outcomes after high school.
4-Year Colleges Ride the Dual-Enrollment Wave
Despite the cost, making dual enrollment courses accessible to more students could be an opportunity for colleges to grow their pool of future enrollees, John Fink told Inside Higher Ed.
Postsecondary Outcomes of Dual Enrollment Students
Are dually enrolled students more likely to graduate? Tatiana Velasco joined this podcast episode of Credentials Unscripted to discuss the latest research into the postsecondary outcomes of dual enrollment students.
Successful Dual Enrollment With John Fink
John Fink discussed equitable dual enrollment with Al Solano in an episode of the Continuous Learning Institute's Student Success Podcast.
Far More White Ohio High School Students Are Taking College Courses Than Their Black Peers
John Fink spoke with Signal Cleveland about dual enrollment equity in Ohio, including the state's decision to axe test-based eligibility for the program.