College and Career Ready

<b>Giving students the tools they need to succeed in college and work</b> <p> <i>College and Career Ready</i> 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.</p> <ul> <li>Includes clear guidelines for high school faculty to adapt their programs of instruction in the direction of enhanced college/career readiness</li> <li>Provides practical strategies for improving students’ content knowledge and academic behaviors </li> <li>Offers examples of best practices and research-based recommendations for change</li> </ul> <p> The book considers the impact of behavioral issues-such as time management and study habits-as well as academic skills on college readiness.</p>