Promising Instructional Reforms in Developmental Education: A Case Study of Three Achieving the Dream Colleges

Contributing Organization(s): MDRC


Author(s)/Creator(s): Elizabeth M. Zachry

Publishing Date: 2008-12-01

Issue Areas: Education and Literacy

Ownership/Rights Info: Copyright 2008 by MDRC. All rights reserved.

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This report examines the experiences of three of the 83 colleges currently involved in the Achieving the Dream: Community Colleges Count project, an initiative of Lumina Foundation for Education, and their efforts to improve instruction in developmental education classrooms. Using the Achieving the Dream model as a framework, each college implemented a system of reforms aimed at reaching developmental learners who have a variety of skill levels and experiences.

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Intended Audience: Advocates; College/University Professors; Legislators/Legislative Aids; Policy Professionals; Researchers

Type/Format: CaseStudy

Language code: English

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