With the goal of addressing this knowledge need, this volume presents a collection of research studies that examine several categories and variations of college promise programs.
In this book, a diverse group of authors—including open access pioneers, science communicators, scholars, researchers, and university administrators—offer a bold proposition: universities should become open knowledge institutions, ...
This book motivates and empowers "at-risk" and disadvantaged high school students and their parents with practical information on admissions, financial aid and higher education terminology.
Central office administrators, board members, and educational policymakers will also find this book to be an essential resource for understanding college and career readiness and the Common Core.
"[A] guide that enables students to believe in themselves, understand how to continue their education after high school, and most importantly allow students to discover the array of options available to them upon graduating from high school ...
Based on a case study with accounts from rural high school students and counselors, this book examines how these communities perceive higher education and what challenges arise for both rural students and counselors.
" Jim Nelson, executive director, AVID Center "This book is one-stop shopping for all crucial college and career readiness concepts and components.
With the goal of addressing this knowledge need, this volume presents a collection of research studies that examine several categories and variations of college promise programs.
Providing guidance for educating your students and organizing communities for expanding educational opportunities, this is a must-read for every school leader and counselor interested in promoting educational uplift.
College Success is intended for use in Freshmen Orientation, Study Skills or Student Success courses.