A growing number of educators and policymakers are now pointing to the K-12 system as the key to unlocking higher college completion rates. In a thought-provoking opinion piece, experts argue that the struggles students face in higher education are often rooted in the foundation laid in elementary and secondary school. By addressing issues such as inadequate math and reading skills, lack of college readiness, and socioeconomic disparities in K-12 education, advocates believe that colleges can better support students who are more prepared to succeed from the outset. As the US grapples with declining college completion rates and rising student debt, this opinion piece sheds light on the critical role that K-12 education plays in shaping the trajectory of students' academic careers.
Solutions to College Completion Start in K–12 (opinion) Inside Higher Ed
