Abstract

The opportunity to take college courses in high school (dual enrollment) is becoming increasingly prevalent, but access is not equitably distributed. Certain populations, such as economically disadvantaged students and students who are members of racial and ethnic groups historically underrepresented in college, are less likely to take dual enrollment courses. This paper presents findings from an evaluation of the College and Career Readiness Expansion Project, an effort to expand participation in dual enrollment courses within the context of broader changes in high schools. A quasi-experimental impact study showed that the project successfully expanded access, particularly for economically disadvantaged students. Implementation data showed that the schools participating in the project used a variety of strategies to expand access, including (1) understanding and using data; (2) increasing students’ awareness of college courses and their importance; (3) supporting students’ college readiness; (4) removing eligibility barriers; and (5) providing support for students taking college classes.

摘要

在高中学习大学课程（双录取）的机会越来越普遍，但机会分配不均。某些人群，例如经济上处于不利地位的学生以及历史上在大学中代表性不足的种族和族裔群体的学生，不太可能参加双录取课程。本文介绍了对大学和职业准备扩展项目的评估结果，该项目旨在在高中更广泛变化的背景下扩大双录取课程的参与。一项准实验影响研究表明，该项目成功地扩大了入学机会，特别是对于经济困难的学生。实施数据显示，参与项目的学校采用多种策略扩大准入，包括（1）理解和使用数据；(2) 提高学生对大学课程及其重要性的认识；(3) 支持学生的大学准备；(4) 消除资格障碍；(5) 为参加大学课程的学生提供支持。