publications
The results of EPIC's and Dr. David Conley's research have been published in numerous articles, reports, books, and papers, many of which are available for download in this section. Also included are presentations and news articles as well as a selection of publications from EPIC partners. Featured publications and previews of upcoming books and reports can be viewed by clicking on the links below.
Dr. Conley's most recent report, Redefining College Readiness, is a policy report commissioned by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Published in March of 2007, the paper provides a four-component definition of college readiness, with specific examples of indicators and ideas for what schools and students can do to foster and develop college readiness.
- Redefining College Readiness
- Washington Adequacy Funding Study
- College Readiness and High School-to-College Success
- College Ready
- Key Principles for College Readiness: Lessons from Lighthouse Schools
- Rethinking College Readiness
The Challenge of College Readiness
Published by David Conley in Educational Leadership Research Shows a mismatch between high school preparation and college expectations. How can high schools prepare students for college success? About 67 percent of U.S. students who graduated from high school in 2004 went on to enroll in college—a higher proportion than in any previous year (National Center for Education Statistics, 2005). Certainly, the rising college attendance rate is an accomplishment. But before we celebrate, we must consider how many of these hopeful, ambitious young people are likely to thrive in higher education. April 2007.