The California State University system is gearing up for a new initiative focused on what happens to students after they graduate. As the current Graduation Initiative comes to a close, Chancellor Mildred García is looking towards the future, aiming to better prepare students for successful careers or further education after they earn their degrees. García … Read more
Massachusetts boasts one of the top-performing school systems in the country, as evidenced by its strong performance on the national test known as NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress). Some credit this success to the state’s testing and accountability program, while others argue that the state test, MCAS, is overused and misused as a high … Read more
Quinn, the system’s assistant vice chancellor for student success, outlined several strategies to improve graduation rates and stop students from dropping out. These included increasing financial aid, expanding academic and mental health support services, and providing more opportunities for students to engage with faculty and peers. They also highlighted the importance of addressing issues such … Read more
MONTCLAIR, N.J. — As a high-school senior in New Jersey, Ernesto Reyes Velasco couldn’t envision himself taking the leap to become an independent college student. Neither of his parents, who are immigrants from Mexico, had gone to college. He didn’t have close friends as examples. Money was tight. But this past summer Reyes Velasco spent … Read more