Document Type
Report
Publication Date
11-1-2023
Series Title
Arkansas Education Report
Series Number
Volume 20, Issue 7
Keywords
Advanced Placement; dual and concurrent enrollment; college attendance; college and career readiness; selective colleges
Abstract
Literature on Advanced Placement (AP) and dual or concurrent enrollment (CE) courses shows that entry to and completion of these rigorous courses can increase students’ cognitive and non-cognitive outcomes. Issues of equity remain as White students and students from more affluent backgrounds tend to enroll in these courses at much higher rates than minoritized students and low-income students. Arkansas implemented a universal policy mandating all school districts provide access to AP and CE courses. Within this context, we investigate the relationship between enrollment in these courses and student postsecondary outcomes. Despite universal access, we find that enrollment in AP or CE courses still varies across students’ demographic backgrounds. However, the findings also highlight improved postsecondary outcomes for many students across multiple demographic groups, especially students with high prior achievement.
Citation
Djita, R. R., Parra-Martinez, A., Wai, J., & McKenzie, S. C. (2023). The Role of AP & Concurrent Courses on Student Postsecondary Outcomes, Out-of-state Choice, and College Selectivity. Arkansas Education Reports. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/oepreport/104
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