The Impact of Postsecondary Remediation Using a Regression Discontinuity Approach: Addressing Endogenous Sorting and Noncompliance
This NCPR working paper reports findings from a study that used a detailed dataset and a regression discontinuity design to identify the causal effect of remediation on the educational outcomes of nearly 100,000 college students in Florida.
The Demise of Higher Education Performance Funding Systems in Three States
To investigate the unstable institutionalization of performance funding in higher education, this paper examines the cessation of performance funding programs in Illinois, Washington, and Florida.
Educational Outcomes of I-BEST, Washington State Community and Technical College System’s Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training Program: Findings From a Multivariate Analysis
This paper presents findings from a study on the outcomes of students participating in Washington State’s I-BEST program, which combines basic skills instruction with career-technical instruction.
The Landscape of Noncredit Workforce Education: State Policies and Community College Practices
This report provides detailed findings on state policies and community college practice from CCRC’s study of community college noncredit workforce education.
Challenge and Opportunity: Rethinking the Role and Function of Developmental Education in Community College
This paper examines evidence on the effectiveness of developmental education and outlines a broad reform agenda for helping students with weak academic skills.