From High School to College: Improving Opportunities for Success in Postsecondary Education

“From High School to College reports on research findings that are changing the national policy conversation about higher education accessibility and quality. Michael Kirst, Andrea Venezia and their colleagues examine the disjunctures between schools and colleges and the corrosive consequences for student learning and educational attainment. This study offers a critical examination of current policies and practices and a challenging but achievable agenda for change.”
--Patrick Callan, President, National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education

“This book offers valuable insights for those contemplating or engaged in K-16 reform. The strategies for aligning higher education and secondary schools have proven successful in bringing about positive outcomes in the six project states. The compendium of research findings from multiple projects provides relevant and proven data that will assist others in designing and implementing successful K-16 reforms.”
--Gerald N. Tirozzi, executive director, National Association of Secondary School Principals

“Using six years of national research and a focus on the colleges that serve 80% of all undergraduates, this talented group of scholars informs and propels us to take action on the policies, perceptions, and practices of college admissions, college course placement, and state-level policies. This book is required reading for policymakers, practitioners, and scholars concerned with improving college access, college retention, and educational efficacy.”
--Patricia M. McDonough, associate professor, Higher Education & Organizational Change, Graduate School of Education & Information Studies, University of California at Los Angeles

“This impressively researched and readable volume is a singularly important and timely contribution to understanding the growing significance of efforts to bridge the chasm that exists between K-12 and postsecondary education. It is a must read for all concerned with the development of more coherent and effective educational policy.”
--Michael D. Usdan, senior fellow, The Institute for Educational Leadership