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342. WHY COLLEGE READINESS MATTERS
Considering how much attention is focused on getting into college, you'd think people would be equally concerned with getting out of college… with a degree, of course. Sadly, the shockingly low six-year graduation rate suggests otherwise. Amy and Mike invited author and researcher Michael Petrilli to explore why college readiness matters.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
What exactly does college readiness mean?
How can college readiness best be measured?
What is the risk for college students who don't meet readiness benchmarks?
How can we best address lagging college…
The skinny
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