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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Education Week: Diplomas Count 2011 Live Stream

Education Week: Diplomas Count 2011 Live Stream

Diplomas Count 2011 Live Stream

Education Week Presents

Beyond High School, Before Baccalaureate

Live Stream: Tuesday, June 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT

Download Event Program (PDF) | Download Presentation (PDF)

The “college for all” debate caught fire during the recent recession, and shorter post-secondary paths from high school to career began quickly gaining popularity. The 2011 edition of Diplomas Count, titled Beyond High School, Before Baccalaureate: Meaningful Alternatives to a Four-Year Degree, explores those alternative pathways and sheds light on their costs and benefits.

Join education experts and Education Week researchers for the release of Diplomas Count 2011and four hours of discussions about the “college for all” debate, the value of education alternatives, and some perspectives on high school reforms. The Lumina Foundation provided support for this event. Read the full report.