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Tennessee Department of Education, 2017
The division of college, career and technical education (CCTE) of the Tennessee Department of Education established the office of postsecondary coordination and alignment in 2012 for the purpose of expanding and promoting early postsecondary opportunities (EPSOs) for all high school students across the state. The office is also charged with…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, State Departments of Education, Alignment (Education), Postsecondary Education
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Yin, Alexander C.; Volkwein, J. Fredericks – New Directions for Institutional Research, 2010
In both purpose and practice, general education in American higher education has experienced several recurring debates and national revivals. In a world with constantly evolving technology, students need a strong general education to be flexible and adaptable to the changes of the world. General education is an important component and requirement…
Descriptors: Institutional Research, General Education, Accreditation (Institutions), Definitions
Carine, Edwin T. – Journal of the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, 1976
Many high schools offer the Advanced Placement Program of college level courses validated by external examinations. This program was supplemented eight years ago by the College Level Examination Program designed to measure nontraditional learning, opening a new field of academic gamesmanship. The following article describes these games. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accountability, Advanced Placement Programs, College Credits