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Understanding How to Pay for College
Increasing Postsecondary Access > Assist with College Entry > Learn What Works
Dr. Donald E. Heller talks about three key aspects of paying for college that schools should ensure their students know: college costs, types of financial aid, and the application process. Schools,...
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Expert Interview
Assessing College Readiness
Increasing Postsecondary Access > Assess and Intervene > Learn What Works
Watch this interview with Dr. David Conley to learn more about building a student profile of college readiness.
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Expert Interview
Making College Aspirations Real for Students and Families
Increasing Postsecondary Access > Foster College Aspirations > Learn What Works
Dr. Patricia Gándara explains how schools can use mentorships and peer interaction to begin fostering college aspirations as early as elementary school. Schools can work with families, teachers,...
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Expert Interview
Relevance Makes Rigor Possible
Increasing Postsecondary Access > Prepare Students Academically > Learn What Works
Dr. Willard R. Daggett of the International Center for Leadership in Education, Inc. describes how high school courses and instruction need to change in order to prepare students for success in...
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Expert Interview
Increasing Postsecondary Access: Key Recommendations From the IES Practice Guide
Increasing Postsecondary Access > Overview & Tools
Dr. William G. Tierney, chair of the IES panel that developed the Practice Guide, Helping Students Navigate the Path to College, explains its recommended practices and offers considerations for...
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Expert Interview
A District-Level Mission to Improve College Access
Increasing Postsecondary Access > Assist with College Entry > See How It Works, Increasing Postsecondary Access > States and Districts
Listen to district administrators discuss how they support schools to improve college access by monitoring schools, meeting with school administrators on a regular basis, and helping schools use...
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Expert Interview
Student Advisories: Taking Ownership
Increasing Postsecondary Access > States and Districts
Learn more about the Albuquerque Public Schools Student Advisory Program for grades 6 to 12 in the district. This program promotes deeper and more personal connections between students and faculty...
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Expert Interview
Setting Your Direction
Increasing Postsecondary Access > States and Districts
All middle and high school students in Albuquerque Public Schools develop Next Step Plans and participate in student-led conferences to set the direction for their postsecondary plans. Listen to a...
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Expert Interview
The Academic Path to College
Increasing Postsecondary Access > Prepare Students Academically > Learn What Works
Watch this interview with Dr. Neal Finkelstein to learn more about the importance of preparing students for the academic rigors of college.
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Expert Interview
The Importance of a Schoolwide Approach
Reducing Behavior Problems > Schoolwide Approach > Learn What Works
Hear Dr. Sarup Mathur talk about the ways in which a schoolwide approach can help reduce behavior problems, promote students' prosocial behavior, and consequently improve academic outcomes.
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Expert Interview
Reducing Disruptive Behavior: A Multifaceted Challenge
Reducing Behavior Problems > Overview & Tools
This interview features the chair of the expert panel that produced the Practice Guide, Reducing Behavior Problems in the Elementary School Classroom. Dr. Michael H. Epstein introduces the five...
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Expert Interview
Teaching and Rewarding Positive Behavior
Reducing Behavior Problems > Teach Skills > Learn What Works
Some students display aggressive behavior because they do not have the skills to interpret social situations correctly, manage their emotions, or communicate effectively with others. This expert...
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Expert Interview
