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Author(s):ACT, Inc.
Title:Action plan: Educators/Policymakers
Source:http://www.act.org/path/policy/pdf/crisis_polic...
Date:2004
Organization:ACT, Inc.
Short Description:This article argues that better high school curicula are needed to increase college and workforce readiness.
Annotation:This article offers specific steps education and policy leaders can take to help improve college and workforce readiness of high school students.
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Improving Postsecondary Student Success
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