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While reforms are underway in K-12 education, too many students, particularly those from minority and disadvantaged groups, are still not adequately prepared for postsecondary education. Solid academic preparation is increasingly important because a high school diploma is no longer sufficient in today's economy. Complementary reforms in higher education are the next step in improving our nation's human capital. Currently, too many students are lost in the transition from high school to college, and among students that do find their way onto campus, too few earn a college degree. Many students also find it increasingly difficult to afford a college education.
The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education tracks trends in higher education through its Measuring Up series of reports. CED released a report, Cracks in the Education Pipeline: A Business Leader's Guide to Higher Education Reform that builds on the findings of Measuring Up 2004. Cracks in the Education Pipeline presents a forceful argument for a renewed commitment to higher education. The report discusses trends in college preparation, participation, completion, affordability, and benefits, and provides action steps that business leaders can take to help launch change in their own states and at the national level.
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