Student Readiness for College: Connecting State Policies

By Joan M. Lord

The first step in developing an effective state-level policy framework is understanding the complexity of student readiness for college. This publication lays out a college-readiness policy framework for states, with particular attention to the needs of students and parents. It looks at many aspects of college readiness: curricula, quality teachers, assessment and accountability, educational support programs, parental involvement, and early information about college for young students.

Key words: college and school connections, college readiness, educational policy, preparation for college, student achievement

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