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College Readiness

Preparing students for college means giving them more than a grounding in academics. Time-management skills, an ability to persevere to solve problems, and a sense of personal responsibility are also skills that schools can instill to help students navigate the challenges of higher education.
July 23, 2017

New class leads to big gains in number of girls, minorities taking AP computer science exams

A new AP Computer Science Principles class focuses on the “big ideas” behind computer science.

Carolyn Jones
July 18, 2017

Now for the hard part: translating new vision for community colleges into student success

The Vision for Success plan adopted by the college system's board of governors lays out a pathway to support students.

Louis Freedberg
July 12, 2017

Fresno Unified increases applications to CSUs and UCs

More students applied to CSU and UC colleges once they got timely information from counselors and others.

Theresa Harrington
June 27, 2017

How half of California's future workforce can earn college degrees at higher rates

Though often outshone by their coastal neighbors, California’s central and eastern regions are home to millions of potential college students who could make the difference between the state boasting a thriving economy – or not.

Mikhail Zinshteyn
June 27, 2017

What can U.S. schools learn from top education systems in other countries?

High quality teaching is key to student success in high-performing countries and school systems, study finds.

Theresa Harrington
June 20, 2017

California colleges transform remedial courses to raise graduation rates

Co-requisite courses combine college and remedial level material, give more class time and offer more tutoring. More colleges in California and other states are expected to introduce them.

Larry Gordon
June 14, 2017

California urged to improve college access for young men of color

The high school graduation and college attendance rates for black, Latino, Native American and Pacific Islander young men is well below that of whites and Asians. A new study by the Education Trust-West urges barriers be lifted and more support offered for those minority male students.

Larry Gordon
June 11, 2017

Middle-school students embrace endless summer ... of linear equations

Free summer programs help kids struggling in math get a head start on algebra and geometry.

Carolyn Jones
June 7, 2017

Q & A: Poor students and English learners did better on tests but achievement gaps yet to narrow

Standardized test results from 2015 and 2016 show disadvantaged students aren't progressing as quickly as wealthier, English-fluent peers.

Theresa Harrington
May 9, 2017

CSU officials: Remedial education reform will change lives and not 'dumb down' classes

With nearly 40 percent of incoming freshmen needing remediation in English or math, CSU is planning ways to make sure those students earn college credit from the start. Many details remain to be figured out, officials said.

Larry Gordon
May 8, 2017

Free Khan Academy SAT tutorials boost scores, study finds

The free courses increased scores an average of 115 points from earlier and preliminary scores.

Larry Gordon
April 19, 2017

Panel endorses bill aimed at reducing number of college students in remedial classes

Assembly Higher Education committee unanimously passes the bill, which advocates say will improve graduation rates. If approved by the full Legislature and governor, the measure would require community colleges to place students in credit classes unless there is a high probability of failure.

Larry Gordon
April 6, 2017

College readiness program aims to boost AP scores

The National Math + Science Initiative program has led to improved Advanced Placement test scores in more than 725 schools in 34 states over three years.

Theresa Harrington
March 22, 2017

Q&A: USC associate professor discusses Common Core standards, new online guide

Dr. Corinne Hyde talks about Common Core controversy, standards implementation, tests, curriculum materials and USC's online guide to the Common Core.

Theresa Harrington
March 21, 2017

CSU to overhaul remedial education, replace no-credit with credit-bearing classes

A move from noncredit remedial courses to specially designed credit classes will offer extra tutoring and support to thousands of CSU students. Nearly 40 percent of last fall’s CSU freshmen were found to need remediation in English or math, and 14 percent needed remediation in both subjects.

Larry Gordon