NEWS ADVISORY

Release of "Mixed Signals in California; A Mismatch Between High Schools and Community Colleges"

WHAT:	The release of a Policy Alert, "Mixed Signals in California; A Mismatch Between High Schools and Community Colleges." Policy Alert is a publication series that summarizes important policy findings affecting the future of higher education. This issue is based on an earlier study, Investigating the Alignment of High School and Community College Assessments in California, and includes recommendations on how education and policy leaders in the state can ensure all high school students receive clear signals about what it takes to succeed at a community college.
WHO:	National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education
WHEN:	Monday, March 17, 2008
WHERE:	The report is available on the National Center's Web site, www.highereducation.org

The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization. It is not affiliated with any institution of higher education or with any government agency. The National Center conducts policy research and fosters public awareness and discussion of public policy issues affecting education and training beyond high school. The purpose of the National Center's studies and reports is to stimulate public policies that will improve the effectiveness and accessibility of higher education