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Attack of the “Math Shark”: Why Unfinished Learning Is a Lurking Threat to Student Success in the Late 2020s

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High school grades are no longer as reliable, standardized test scores became optional for admissions, and placement tests were often abandoned or replaced with alternatives. Replace math placement tests with a “multiple measures assessment.” Traditional placement tests are clunky and high-stakes.

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Attack of the “Math Shark”: Why Unfinished Learning Is a Lurking Threat to Student Success in the Late 2020s

EAB

High school grades are no longer as reliable, standardized test scores became optional for admissions, and placement tests were often abandoned or replaced with alternatives. Replace math placement tests with a “multiple measures assessment.” Traditional placement tests are clunky and high-stakes.

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Community Colleges’ Essential Role in Workforce Development

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A study by the Aspen Institute found that partnerships between community colleges and businesses lead to increased program quality, student success, and job placement rates. Providing career counseling and job placement services to learners to enhance career readiness and employability.

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30 Student Success Priorities for the 2020s

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Developmental education: Implementing or expanding credit-bearing supplemental instruction models in anticipation of increased demand. Job placement: Building out connections with employers to provide students with clear pathways into the workforce.

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30 Student Success Priorities for the 2020s

EAB

Developmental education: Implementing or expanding credit-bearing supplemental instruction models in anticipation of increased demand. Job placement: Building out connections with employers to provide students with clear pathways into the workforce.