by Pat Donachie, Education Dive
College Credit in High School (CCHS) programs are becoming more popular among high school students around the country, according to a new report from the College Board. The number of students taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams rose by more than 150% between 2013 and 2015, while the number of dual enrollment students doubled between 2003 and 2011. But educators and lawmakers have become concerned about program quality and accessibility as the number of programs has expanded. The report probed questions lawmakers should address when considering the value of a CCHS program, such as whether there is built-in accountability and measurable positive outcomes. Additionally, schools and lawmakers need to make sure all students have access to these programs, and that there is transparency concerning how these credits will transfer in pursuit of a college degree or credential. The report laid out a set of core outcome metrics that legislators and educators could use to determine how successful CCHS programs are for students, including enrollment and persistence percentages, students’ success in later courses, their college GPA, as well as the percentage of those who attain degrees and the time it took to earn the credential. Some of these metrics are well documented and show positive indications for CCHS courses, but others, such as the time it takes students enrolled in a CCHS program to attain a degree, are far less documented.
https://www.educationdive.com/news/report-touts-need-for-accessible-and-equitable-high-school-college-credit-c/512671/
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