News
CCRC in the News
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.
Opinion
How to Boost Community College Transfers
What can we learn from two- and four-year institutions where transfer student success is higher than the national average? Tatiana Velasco shared four key takeaways in The Chronicle of Higher Education.
The Case for Corequisite Support in Dual Enrollment
Corequisite supports could reduce inequities in what’s proven to be an important pathway for preparing students to enroll and succeed in college, Jennifer Zinth and Elisabeth A. Barnett wrote in an op-ed for Inside Higher Ed.
Research to Inform Stronger Adult Education ESL Policy and Practice
In this guest blog, Nikki Edgecombe and George Bunch discussed their IES study focused on identifying the policies and practices that support multilingual learners in community colleges, as well as the important role of adult education English as a second language.
Press Releases
Dual Enrollment Boosts College Success But Gaps Remain
A new report from CCRC documents higher rates of college-going and completion for dual enrollment students relative to students who don’t participate in dual enrollment.
How Community Colleges Used Federal COVID Funding, Where the Funding Succeeded, and What Happens Now
A new study finds that community colleges spent nearly all the pandemic relief funding they received and used it to address a variety of student and institutional needs. It also finds that the relief helped colleges quickly pivot to online instruction and address emerging student needs.
New Reports Offer First State-by-State Analysis on Whether Community College Students from All Backgrounds Transfer to Four-Year Institutions and Earn Bachelor’s Degrees
Two new reports outline opportunities for states to fix transfer systems acting as barriers to community college students, including low-income, older, Black, and Hispanic learners.
