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.
Improving Students’ College Math Readiness: A Review of the Evidence on Postsecondary Interventions and Reforms
This CAPSEE working paper reviews current research on the effectiveness of interventions and reforms that seek to improve the math preparedness and success of high school students entering college.
Reshaping the College Transition: States That Offer Early College Readiness Assessments and Transition Curricula
This short paper identifies states in which local and statewide efforts have been made to implement early college readiness assessments and transition curricula.
The Common Core State Standards: Implications for Community Colleges and Student Preparedness for College
This NCPR working paper outlines the development of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the CCSS-aligned assessments and argues that they can be used to support the mission of community colleges.
Dual Enrollment for College Completion: Policy Recommendations for Tennessee
This report makes a series of policy recommendations for strengthening dual enrollment in Tennessee to ensure that the program contributes to Tennessee’s college completion goals.