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Title: College-Readiness Rates of Students with Special Learning Needs in Texas Public Schools
Citation Type: Journal Article
Publication Year: 2014
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Abstract: In this investigation, we examined the college-readiness rates in reading, math, and both subjects for high school graduates in Texas who were (a) economically disadvantaged, (b) Limited English Proficient, or (c) enrolled in special education using archival data from the Texas Education Agency Academic Excellence Indicator System for the school years. For the 5 years of data analyzed, in both reading and math, college-readiness rates of the all-students group were higher than students who were economically disadvantaged, Limited English Proficient students, and special education students. Of the 15 statistical analyses, statistically significant findings were present, revealing 13 large effect sizes and 2 moderate effect sizes. Students who were economically disadvantaged had college-readiness rates higher than Limited English Proficient students and special education students. Students enrolled in special education had higher college-readiness rates in reading than Limited English Proficient students, but lower college-readiness rates in math. Moreover, effect sizes increased over time for math, reading, and both subjects. On the cover of a recent Forbes magazine (Noer, 2012) was the statement that, "no field operates more inefficiently than education" (cover page). Although Noer (2012) was not specifically focused on college readiness, he did summarize a common perception with the current state of education in the United States and the general lack of preparedness for college. Callan, Finney, Krist, Usdan, and Venezia (2006) shared these concerns when they proclaimed that the competitive edge of the U.S. workforce was decreasing because of a lack of college readiness.
Url: http://jehdnet.com/journals/jehd/Vol_3_No_2_June_2014/6.pdf
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Authors: Chandler, Jacob R; Slate, John R; Moore, W; Barnes, Wally
Periodical (Full): Journal of Education and Human Development
Issue: 2
Volume: 3
Pages: 2334-2978
Data Collections: IPUMS USA
Topics: Education
Countries: United States