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College and career readiness in rural Idaho: A mixed-methods study of the current culture, struggles, and successes in middle schools

Jennifer A. Walters

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College and career readiness research largely focuses on the implementation of programs such as AVID, Gear Up, and TRIO in high schools and some urban middle schools. Many studies suggest the possibility of increasing college readiness in high school students especially if at-risk students were identified in elementary grades to receive interventions geared toward their likes and interests. Early interventions could better prepare students for advanced placement (AP) courses in high school by teaching them study skills, time management, and career options, as well as provide more interest in attaining a college degree or trade skill. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the implementation of college and career readiness (CCR) and the impact of CCR standards and programs, or lack thereof, on faculty/staff in public rural Idaho middle schools. This explanatory sequential research study utilized a mixed-methods self-reporting survey of the college and career readiness culture of public rural Idaho middle schools in each region and the struggles and successes faced in creating a CCR culture among students. Results indicated that while an average of 20% of participants have fully implemented a college and career readiness program, many are not sure what that should look like and how they can access funds and manpower to fulfill the need. As Idaho’s go-on rate remains stagnant, districts can use the results of this study to implement instructional changes in curriculum at an early age to increase college access, enrollment, and completion in all student groups.

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KeywordsCollege and career readiness, Rural middle school, Rural Idaho, College readiness, Career readiness, Middle school

Degree AwardedDoctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership

Awarding InstitutionNorthwest Nazarene University

Committee MembersAmanda Eller, Clay Long, Heidi Curtis

Supervisor or ChairBethani Studebaker

Peer Reviewed?No

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