Publication

2010 - Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, California

Language

English

Word Count

79,750 words, Guess

Page Count

319 pages

Identifiers

and 1 more

Classifications

  • DDC371.2/270973
  • LCCLB2822.82 .C667 2010

Description

College and Career Ready offers educators a blueprint for improving high school so that more students are able to excel in freshman-level college courses or entry-level jobs-laying a solid foundation for lifelong growth and success. The book is filled with detailed, practical guidelines and case descriptions of what the best high schools are doing. -Includes clear guidelines for high school faculty to adapt their programs of instruction in the direction of enhanced college/career readiness -Provides practical strategies for improving students' content knowledge and academic behaviors-Offers examples of best practices and research-based recommendations for change-The book considers the impact of behavioral issues-such as time management and study habits-as well as academic skills on college readiness.

Description

Offers educators and policymakers an overview of the rationale and methods used to redesign high schools so they can help students prepare for college and vocational school, arguing that it is the school's duty to help students attain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the academic and workplace environments.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • College and career ready: helping all students succeed beyond high schoolJossey-Bass2010-01-01

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