Monthly Archives: July 2011
First-grade math foundation key to later success
In U.S. Department of Education research, the level of math and science that a student completes in high school is the clearest predictor of a student’s success in college. 2010 ACT results indicate that all college-bound high school seniors had … Continue reading
Forget “AYP.” You should be concerned with “ACP!”
The Associated Press article, “Tougher Standards Mean More Schools ‘Failing’ indicates that many schools are not making “AYP” (Annual Yearly Progress) as measured by No Child Left Behind. Subsequently, many students find themselves attending schools that are considered “academically unacceptable” … Continue reading
Financial aid for undocumented students
California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law, a bill that will allow undocumented college students in California to receive private financial aid for college. The California Dream Act is still being proposed that would allow such students to receive financial … Continue reading
Middle College Program
Prince George’s County Schools (MD) is offering ninth-graders an opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and a college degree (AA) through their “Middle College” program. Only 100 of the 980 ninth-graders who applied will be able to enter … Continue reading
ACT validity questioned
A recent article in study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research questions the value of ACT scores in science and reading as being a valid predictor of college readiness. However, the study found the English and math scores … Continue reading
Advice for incoming college students
The article in Inside Higher Ed offers sound advice for incoming college students: Register and schedule ASAP to best ensure that you get the classes that you want. Share your schedule with your employer to ensure a smooth school/work relationship. … Continue reading
An unequal education
Former Washington Prep High School student, Candice Johnson, shares her experiences attending a high school with large numbers of intern teachers. “I am a graduate of Washington Prep High School in the Los Angeles Unified School District. My school is … Continue reading
Scholarships for Asian and Pacific Islander students
Washington, D.C., July 14, 2011-The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF), the nation’s largest nonprofit organization devoted solely to providing college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), is awarding for the first-time ever $1.2 million in … Continue reading
Grants to expand college access for Latino families
The National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL) announced today that it is accepting applications for 10 grants of up to $25,000 each to help education and community organizations provide support for Latino and other families to earn college degrees. The … Continue reading
The financial risks of choosing the wrong college
Choosing the right college goes far beyond college rankings, identifying the right major, or even choosing the right college town. Many parents and students are unaware of the types of colleges identified as non-profit or for-profit. Unfortunately, not knowing the … Continue reading