College and Career Readiness: A Literature Synthesis

A continuing priority in education has focused on preparing students for postacademic success. The adoption of the Common Core State Standards Initiative prompted educational leaders to focus on preparing students to be “college and career ready.” Definitions, perceptions, and efforts to improve col...

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Published in:Journal of education (Boston, Mass.) Mass.), 2023-01, Vol.203 (1), p.222-229
Main Authors: Green, Susan, Sanczyk, Anna, Chambers, Candace, Mraz, Maryann, Polly, Drew
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic achievement
Academic readiness
Academic standards
Alignment (Education)
Career preparation
Career Readiness
College Entrance Examinations
College Faculty
College Readiness
Common Core State Standards
Communities of Practice
Community Colleges
Education policy
Elementary Secondary Education
Employer Attitudes
Employers
Higher education
Partnerships in Education
State Policy
Teacher Attitudes
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Summary:A continuing priority in education has focused on preparing students for postacademic success. The adoption of the Common Core State Standards Initiative prompted educational leaders to focus on preparing students to be “college and career ready.” Definitions, perceptions, and efforts to improve college and career readiness vary widely. This article will present an overview of each of these topics, define college and career readiness, discuss various perceptions of students’ college and career readiness, and describe K–12, college, community, and state efforts to improve college and career readiness overcomes for students. Finally, implications for future efforts are provided.
ISSN:0022-0574
2515-5741
DOI:10.1177/00220574211002209