The 鈥渃ollege for all鈥 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.
On June 7th, with the release of Diplomas Count 2011, education experts and 91制片厂视频 Week researchers held a four-hour discussion on the 鈥渃ollege for all鈥 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.
Agenda
Welcome and Opening Remarks
- Christopher B. Swanson, Vice President, 91制片厂视频
- Jamie P. Merisotis, President and CEO, Lumina Foundation for 91制片厂视频
Diplomas Count 2011 Highlights
- Amy M. Hightower, Director, EPE Research Center
- Christopher B. Swanson, Vice President, 91制片厂视频
- Moderator: Debra Viadero, Assistant Managing Editor, 91制片厂视频 Week
Point-Counterpoint鈥擳he "College for All" Debate
- Ronald F. Ferguson, Senior Lecturer and Director of the Achievement Gap Initiative, Harvard University
- Amy Wilkins, Vice President for Government Affairs and Communications, The 91制片厂视频 Trust
- Moderator: Sarah D. Sparks, Staff Writer, 91制片厂视频 Week
Perspectives on High School Reform
Policy Roundtable鈥擬ultiple Pathways
- Kevin Carey, Policy Director, 91制片厂视频 Sector
- Clarice A. Sommersall, Special Assistant to the Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Services, Montgomery College
- Joel Vargas, Vice President of High School through College, Jobs for the Future
- Jerry D. Weast, Superintendent, Montgomery County Public Schools
- Moderator: Christina A. Samuels, Staff Writer, 91制片厂视频 Week