Remedial Education

Conclusion
Graduating with a postsecondary degree or other postsecondary credential has
become a necessity in order to successfully compete for stable, middle-class jobs
in today’s economy. Unfortunately, too many students head to college underprepared
for the rigor of college coursework.
Once in college, students can ill afford the additional time and resources
demanded by the remedial courses required to complete their degrees, and as a
result, too many of the most vulnerable students drop out. While there currently is
a need for remedial classes, states, higher education institutions, and K-12 education
systems must do more to successfully prepare students to complete college
and eliminate that need altogether. Higher standards and collaborative efforts
across higher education and K-12 education are essential steps in creating a stronger
education system for all students.
19 Center for American Progress | Remedial Education