With hard work we could also make it a strategic advantage. We can't afford to think of K-12 on the one hand and college on the other. A recent survey of the nation's Governors found very strong interest in rethinking education in a K-16 context. Families already see education this way. They navigate the whole maze of school, college, and technical program on the way to jobs and between jobs.
Educational institutions can act from a larger perspective, too .
The CUNY student population reflects this diversity. Access looks good, but completion is another story. We must improve completion rates for all students and especially for ethnic and racial minorities. Remediation alone won't be enough for some students. We must surround students with the help they need to meet the standards and succeed.