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Proposes an alternative plan to the traditional multi-tiered placement programs at most American high schools that focuses on providing a core set of skills that will qualify high school students for post-secondary education or a career in the workplace.
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Giving students the tools they need to succeed in college and workCollege 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 readinessProvides practical strategies for improving students' content knowledge and academic behaviorsOffers examples of best practices and research-based recommendations for changeThe book considers the impact of behavioral issues-such as time management and study habits-as well as academic skills on college readiness.
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