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Title: Which College and Career Readiness Standards Best Align with Positive Outcomes after High School? Research Report
Language: English
Authors: Kristin Blagg, Urban Institute
Source: Urban Institute. 2025.
Availability: Urban Institute. 2100 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20037. Tel: 202-261-5687; Fax: 202-467-5775; Web site: http://www.urban.org
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 45
Publication Date: 2025
Sponsoring Agency: National Governors Association (NGA)
Intended Audience: Policymakers
Document Type: Information Analyses
Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools
Secondary Education
Descriptors: College Readiness, Career Readiness, Academic Standards, Alignment (Education), Outcomes of Education, High School Students, High School Graduates, Outcome Measures, Benchmarking, Effect Size
Abstract: A student's experiences and accomplishments in high school serve as the foundation for accessing college and career opportunities. Many states have defined a set of criteria for college and career readiness. These measures aim to ensure all students are set up for success after high school graduation. In this report, the author looks at more than 100 studies to summarize the evidence on post-high school outcomes for 12 common college and career readiness benchmarks. The research shows that most of these measures have been linked to positive outcomes, though the size of the effects and the strength of the research backing them vary. The report identifies seven measures that appear to have a stronger connection to outcomes and provides a framework for policymakers considering new or different college and career readiness measures.
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