College: 2-year

Course-Taking Patterns and Preparation for Postsecondary Education in California’s Public University Systems Among Minority Youth

This report reviewed whether high school students are meeting the high school course requirements needed for admission to four-year public universities in California. Patterns of high school course-taking associated with preparation for college and entry into California community colleges and four-year California State University and University of California institutions are documented. It was determined that students who complete college preparatory courses starting in 9th grade are more likely to complete the CSU and UC course requirements. 

Pathway to Recovery: Implementing a Back on Track Through College Model

This brief from Jobs for the Future outlines a model for engaging disconnected and at-risk youth through the development of aligned postsecondary pathways and academic supports. The brief presents an overview of the current attainment and skills gap and then outlines the Back on Track Through College model, including examples of successful implementation and policy recommendations that support implementation.

Creating Postsecondary Pathways to Good Jobs for Young High School Dropouts: The Possibilities and the Challenges

This paper focuses on strategies for creating postsecondary pathways for high school dropouts in order to close the skills gap as well as connect the talents of these youth to postsecondary skills and credentials. The paper argues that in order to improve educational and economical outcomes for high school dropouts, there must be alignment of secondary, postsecondary, workforce, and adult education systems and several actions must be taken.

State Site Shows Careers, Education, Pay

In June, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office launched Salary Surfer, a website that allows students to search salaries of professionals in a given field, as well as compare earnings of individuals who have completed a particular type of degree or certificate. The site was developed, in part, to encourage students to develop clear academic goals and career plans and to provide additional information to support school counselors as they advise students on their postsecondary plans.

College Access and Success through Effective Match

Submitted by Austin Pate on

On June 14, the American Youth Policy Forum and MDRC co-hosted a Capitol Hill forum titled “College Match Matters.” The forum provided an overview of the College Match Program (CMP), a Chicago Public Schools program designed to encourage academically capable students to choose colleges where they are likely to thrive and graduate.

College Degree Rate Rises, But At Pace Well Short Of Needs: Lumina Foundation Study

According to a report released on June 13 by the Lumina Foundation, though the percentage of adults ages 25-64 who hold a two- or four-year college degree has increased in recent years, the change has been incremental—increasing by less than one percent each year—and will result in the nation failing to reach the foundation’s goal of 60% degree attainment by 2025. 

Individualized Learning Plans Webinar Questions: Part 1 – The Role of Community Partners

Submitted by Andrew Valent on

On May 29, the American Youth Policy Forum, the College and Career Readiness and Success Center, and the Institute for Education Leadership, hosted a webinar titled, “The Use of Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) to Help Students to be College and Career Ready.” Presenters included Dr.

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