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