Ready for Higher Learning
Beyond the early childhood years, educational outcomes improve when students start key learning phases “ready to succeed.” In grades 4 through 8, getting all students to meet grade-level proficiencies in reading and math prepares them for the next level. Maintaining that proficiency in basic skills as they move along the educational pathway makes them more likely to graduate from high school.
During the high school years, students who take and pass rigorous coursework are more likely to enroll and finish a post-secondary program, however a college-preparatory curriculum alone will not have the intended effect for those students who are performing at of below proficiency levels. Social supports are often needed, such as tutoring, in-school counseling, mentoring and college post-secondary enrollment.
School-based programs that monitor student progress, such as Achievement for Latinos through Academic Success (ALAS), Check & Connect, and Admission Possible, have demonstrated a positive impact on high school dropout rates, college attendance rates, and have shown positive returns.
Rigorous coursework coupled with social supports elevate students to the next level by preparing them for post-secondary success. To learn more about cost-effective and promising interventions click .
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