Reshaping the College Transition: Early College Readiness Assessments and Transition Curricula in Four States

Based on interviews with stakeholders in California, New York, Tennessee, and West Virginia, this report compares initiatives in these states related to early college readiness assessments and transition curricula.
Early Assessments and Transition Curricula: What States Can Do

This two-page policy brief summarizes research on early assessment and college readiness “transition courses” and makes recommendations for states considering the approach.
Accounting for Higher Education Accountability: Political Origins of State Performance Funding for Higher Education
This article discusses political forces that shaped performance funding policies in eight states: Florida, Illinois, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, Washington, California, and Nevada.
Pathways to Faculty Learning and Pedagogical Improvement

This issue of Inside Out explores how developmental education reforms can create opportunities for faculty to engage in professional learning related to instruction.
Bridging College and Careers: Using Dual Enrollment to Enhance Career and Technical Education Pathways

This NCPR working paper compares outcomes of students who participated in dual enrollment courses through the Concurrent Courses Initiative with those of similar students who did not participate.