“More students are preparing themselves better for college-level coursework,” says Ferguson. “However, we still have a lot of work ahead of us to ensure that all students graduate from high school with the skills they need to succeed at the next level.”
He adds that the number, as well as the rigor, of courses taken by a student is equally important.
“A student can take four years of math courses in high school, but if the content of those courses doesn’t cover essential knowledge and skills needed in college and work, then that student is less likely to be well prepared to succeed,” he says.
— Diverse staff reports
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