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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Edwards, Linsey; Hughes, Katherine L.; Weisberg, Alan – James Irvine Foundation, 2011
Dual enrollment programs allow high school students to take college courses and earn college credit. While dual enrollment has historically focused on high-achieving students, these programs can have significant benefits for underperforming students as well, particularly if integrated with a career focus. This research shows that student…
Descriptors: College Credits, Student Experience, Dual Enrollment, Underachievement
Howard, Don; Wu, Pat – James Irvine Foundation, 2009
Every child deserves an education that allows the opportunity to achieve his or her dreams. This is the shared belief of The James Irvine Foundation and the Bridgespan Group. Unfortunately, California's education system is failing to provide young people the foundation for success in adulthood. Irvine believes that young people must be offered…
Descriptors: Career Education, Focus Groups, Student Interests, Academic Achievement